2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · SA66 NNX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent failure to address developing mechanical issues. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 73,664 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. This indicates that the owner only performs repairs necessary to pass the MOT test rather than conducting preventative maintenance. The steering column universal joint has remained a recurring advisory since at least 2023, showing a stable trend of gradual wear that suggests the component is nearing its end over a multi-year period. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,366 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 60,944 miles and the September 2024 test at 68,778 miles, the car covered 7,834 miles. A further 4,886 miles were recorded in the year between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests, bringing the total to 73,664 miles. This steady usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to dry rot and brake seizures, though the recurring advisories on tyres contradict an otherwise diligent profile. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the history shows failures on both the anti-roll bar ball joint in 2023 and the suspension arm ball joint in 2025. These components are prone to wear and affect handling precision. The persistent advisory regarding cracking and perishing on both rear tyres across three consecutive tests indicates that the rubber is aging and failing despite sufficient tread depth, necessitating immediate replacement. Furthermore, the buyer should check for any play in the steering column universal joint, as this has been flagged as a known defect for over two years without recorded rectification.