2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · LY02 SAR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in December 2025 at 127,323 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. The car failed just one week prior to that December 2025 test due to a leaking fuel pipe and a front tyre worn to the legal limit. While these immediate faults were rectified to secure the pass, the history suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical defects when necessitated by an MOT test failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old Captur, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with 17,704 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 14,713 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025. This regularity indicates the vehicle is not sat for long periods, which typically leads to more even wear on rubber components and suspension elements despite the high total mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain components in person. The December 2024 test flagged a deteriorated constant velocity boot on the nearside front drive shaft and play in the anti-roll bar ball joint. These areas are prone to failure on high-mileage Renaults and should be checked for grease leakage or movement. Furthermore, the fuel pipe leak from late 2025 warrants a visual inspection of the fuel lines to ensure the repair was permanent and not merely a temporary tightening of fittings.