2018 Renault Captur 1.2L Petrol · LX18 VBJ

This 2018 Renault Captur presents an exemplary MOT record with zero defects across all five consecutive annual tests, including the most recent examination on 9 February 2026 at 52,991 miles. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and consistently clean, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high mechanical standard throughout its life. No advisories, failures, or repeated defects have ever appeared on the record, which is a strong indicator of diligent preventative upkeep by previous keepers. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent and entirely typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between 22 March 2024 at 41,958 miles and 7 February 2025 at 46,554 miles, the car covered 4,596 miles in just under eleven months. The following year, between 7 February 2025 and 9 February 2026, it added 6,437 miles, reflecting a modest increase in usage. The annual average of approximately 6,624 miles sits squarely within normal parameters for a petrol or diesel family crossover used for mixed urban and motorway driving. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. Despite the flawless MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The Captur's front lower suspension arms and rear trailing arm bushes are known to wear prematurely on higher-mileage examples, so check for play or cracking rubber even though no tester has flagged them yet. Inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, as the vehicle's relatively low annual mileage could mean infrequent harder braking that sometimes leads to disc corrosion rather than wear. Examine the exhaust system closely, particularly the flexi-joint and catalytic converter heat shields, since short-trip driving at this mileage profile can cause condensation-related corrosion in the exhaust that MOT testers occasionally miss. Tyre condition deserves attention given the consistent but moderate mileage use. Uneven wear patterns on the inner edges could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues that have not yet reached MOT failure thresholds. Check the condition of the subframe and inner wheel arches for surface corrosion, as the Captur platform has shown vulnerability to corrosion in road salt areas, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points. A test drive over rough surfaces will reveal any developing suspension knocks or bush deterioration that a static MOT inspection might not fully expose.