2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LP14 VFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test in July 2025 at 66,508 miles saw the car pass only after addressing failures for an inoperative registration plate lamp, perished rear tyres, and worn anti-roll bar linkages. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of rubber-based components failing suggests that parts are only replaced once they reach the point of legal failure. At 12 years old, the vehicle has covered 66,508 miles, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low-mileage profile explains the dry rot and degradation noted on tyres and drive shaft boots seen across the records. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered 9,139 miles, which is consistent with low-use patterns. However, low mileage often correlates with age-related wear, such as the cracking of tyres and the deterioration of rubber dust covers, despite having significant tread remaining. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension and drivetrain, as the history shows multiple issues with the offside front drive shaft CV boot and shock absorbers. The 2024 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber, and the 2025 test flagged both anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. These components should be checked for play or further leaks to ensure the previous repairs were held. Given the repeated reports of perished and cracking tyres, the age of the current rubber should be verified for sidewall cracking, regardless of tread depth.