2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LM14 EWY

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is confirmed following a successful MOT on 24 February 2026 at 55,535 miles. This pass followed an immediate failure during the same session due to a fractured nearside front coil spring. While the most recent result shows no outstanding defects, the history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive component replacement. The vehicle appears to be in a stable condition for its age, provided the recent suspension repairs were carried out correctly. The mileage profile shows a consistent, low-use pattern averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The vehicle has progressed from 3,780 miles in March 2017 to 55,535 miles in February 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary or was used primarily for short local trips. Such usage patterns can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals, which is reflected in the recorded history. The MOT record highlights recurring issues with the braking system and drivetrain consumables. The tester flagged thin front brake pads in both February 2024 at 44,153 miles and February 2023 at 38,910 miles, suggesting a slow but persistent wear rate. An imbalance in the front brakes was also noted in February 2021 at 25,827 miles. A split nearside outer drive shaft CV boot caused a failure in February 2022 at 31,598 miles, though this appears to have been addressed. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking hardware. Given the recent coil spring failure, a thorough check of all four coil springs and suspension bushes is necessary to ensure no further fatigue is present. The braking system warrants a close examination of the discs and pads to ensure the previous advisory issues and imbalances have been fully resolved. Finally, checking the condition of all CV boots and drive shaft joints will confirm that the previous mechanical failures have not led to wider drivetrain wear.