2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · RO16 LTY

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2016 Renault Captur, with the vehicle passing each annual test without any advisories recorded and only a single unrecorded-defect failure entry that sits alongside a same-day pass, suggesting a minor or category-specific issue that was immediately resolved. Across three consecutive annual examinations from 2022 through 2025, the car has returned to test with no flagged component wear, corrosion, or deterioration, which represents an unusually tidy roadworthiness profile for a ten-year-old crossover. The 2025-09-24 pass, the most recent in the record, confirms continued compliance with DVSA standards and supports the picture of a mechanically stable vehicle that has not presented examiners with any component requiring observation. With 51,750 miles recorded against an age of approximately ten years, this Captur has accumulated around 5,175 miles annually, a notably low usage rate for a vehicle of its vintage. There are no significant gaps in the testing record and the mileage progression between annual tests appears steady, suggesting the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. Lower annual mileage of this nature typically reduces wear on high-cycle components such as the clutch, drivetrain, and braking surfaces, but it can mean that consumables like tyres, brake fluid, drive belts, and the 12V battery have aged more through calendar time than through active use. Any rubber components, in particular, should be considered for replacement on age rather than mileage grounds. Given the absence of any flagged items in the MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus their inspection on the components most likely to deteriorate with age on a low-mileage Captur rather than chasing any specific defects previously recorded. During a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking over bumps and uneven road surfaces, particularly from the front suspension, as the Captur is known for wear in the front anti-roll bar bushes and lower control arm bushes that can develop play before becoming serious enough to fail an MOT. Check for pulling under braking, uneven brake pedal feel, or any grinding noise that might suggest corrosion on the brake discs given their likely low accumulated mileage. At low speeds, a slightly notchy or vague feeling through the steering wheel can point to worn track rod ends or steering rack deterioration, both worth examining on this model. A physical inspection should also pay close attention to the underside and hidden chassis areas that a clean MOT record does not necessarily expose. Look closely at the rear axle mounting areas, the exhaust hangers and pipework for any heat-shield looseness, and the fuel and brake pipe runs along the underbody for any surface corrosion or weeping that could be hidden behind plastic shields. Inspect the engine bay for any oil residue around the rocker cover gasket and the turbo inlet pipes, both common seepage points on the 1.2 TCe and 0.9 TCe engines fitted to this generation, and verify that the cooling system hoses retain their flexibility rather than feeling brittle to the touch. Confirm that all tyres are of matching age and brand, as a low‑mileage car often still runs its original fitments, and finally verify that the service book shows timely replacement of the cambelt and brake fluid, two maintenance items that fall due on calendar intervals rather than mileage for a vehicle of this usage profile.