2017 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LP17 GJO

A recurring oil misting advisory on the offside front shock absorber is the defining mechanical thread in this Captur's history, flagged at both the 2025 and 2026 tests alongside a deteriorating front registration plate that has also persisted across two consecutive years. The latest examination on 22 August 2026 resulted in a pass, but with four advisories: the shock absorber misting, an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge, slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, and the number plate deterioration. The wider record shows a single failure in August 2024 for an inoperative screenwash system and both registration plate lamps, all minor electrical and ancillary items that were rectified the same day with a clean pass. A 2023 advisory noted a nearside front tyre worn bald on its edges and an illuminated TPMS warning, and a nail was found in a nearside rear tyre in 2025. Overall the trend is one of consistent annual passes with a slowly accumulating list of front suspension and tyre-related advisories rather than any serious structural or safety defect. Recorded mileage stands at 90,937 miles over roughly nine years, averaging about 10,100 miles per annum, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The test dates fall consistently in late August each year with no gaps in the annual sequence, indicating uninterrupted road use rather than periods of lay-up. This steady, moderate accumulation is consistent with the wear pattern observed: front tyres repeatedly wearing to the legal limit on their edges, and early-stage wear appearing in front suspension components such as the anti-roll bar linkage and shock absorber. Nothing in the usage profile suggests abnormal stress, but equally the mileage is high enough that consumable suspension and steering parts are now entering the age where replacement becomes routine. The front suspension deserves the closest attention on inspection. The offside front shock absorber has shown light oil misting for two consecutive years, which often precedes more significant damping fluid loss; on a test drive, listen for knocking or excessive bounce over uneven surfaces and check whether the front end settles promptly after speed bumps. The slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint typically manifests as a light rattle or clunk from the front corner over broken tarmac at low speed, and is an inexpensive repair but worth confirming has not worsened. The repeated edge wear on front tyres, noted on the nearside in 2023 and the offside in 2026, warrants a four-wheel alignment check, as persistent edge wear on alternating sides can indicate tracking or geometry issues rather than simple tyre age. Before purchase, verify that the offside front tyre has been replaced or has sufficient tread remaining, since it was already close to the legal limit at the last test. Confirm the TPMS warning noted in 2023 no longer illuminates on the dashboard, and check that both registration plate lamps and the screenwash system operate correctly, as these caused the 2024 failure. The deteriorated front plate is cosmetic and cheap to resolve. Budget for the anti-roll bar link and potentially the offside front shock absorber in the near term; neither is urgent on the evidence recorded, but both are trending towards replacement, and negotiating on that basis would be reasonable.