2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · PY64 CCO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its most recent test in March 2026, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the car passed without defects in 2025, the failure at 85,559 miles due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and pitted front brake discs indicates that mechanical wear is now being addressed only once components reach the point of MOT failure rather than being identified and replaced during scheduled service intervals. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 7,130 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage between the 2023 test at 62,641 miles and the 2026 test at 85,562 miles, suggesting regular use rather than long periods ofກັບ. However, the 2024 advisory at 70,431 miles regarding front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit suggests a potential alignment issue or uneven suspension wear that was not immediately corrected by the previous owner. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension thoroughly to ensure the replacement of the ball joint has not masked secondary wear to adjacent components like the drop links or arm bushings. The pitted and scored front brake discs noted in March 2026 require verification that they were actually replaced with new units rather than simply resurfaced or fitted with thinning pads. Given the history of uneven tyre wear, a professional wheel alignment is essential to prevent premature degradation of any new set of tyres.