2017 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · OY17 NPF

The 2017 Renault Captur presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 October 2025 at 104,373 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving. The most recent test flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges, a classic indicator of neglected tyre pressures, aggressive driving, or worn suspension tracking components such as toe or camber settings. This is a minor consumable defect rather than a structural or mechanical failure, but it warrants closer inspection. The vehicle has passed its last two annual tests, suggesting no major mechanical deterioration in the short term. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2023 test at 93,770 miles and the November 2024 test at 98,744 miles, the car covered approximately 4,974 miles over thirteen months, which is a slightly cautious pace. The jump to 104,373 miles by October 2025 represents a further 5,629 miles over eleven months, indicating a modest increase in usage. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual average of roughly 11,597 miles sits comfortably within the normal range for a petrol or diesel family crossover of this age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. Edge wear on both front tyres, as flagged in the October 2025 test, points to possible wear in suspension bushes, track rod ends, or incorrect wheel alignment. Have the front subframe and suspension mounting points checked for play and corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been used on salted roads. The November 2024 advisory on front brake pads wearing thin to a maximum of 3mm confirms the braking system has been working hard, so examine the condition of the front brake discs for scoring or lipping and verify that the rear braking circuit is functioning evenly. The earlier failure for a missing wiper blade and a non-working rear direction indicator are minor electrical and visibility issues, but confirm all exterior lamps and washer jets operate correctly before purchase.