2017 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · SB17 FPK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred maintenance regarding consumable components. The most recent test in May 2025 at 79,423 miles identified a mechanical defect involving slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, alongside a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. While the vehicle passed this test, the recurring nature of tyre-related issues suggests the owner only addresses faults when they trigger a failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 79,423 miles, the Renault Captur has averaged approximately 8,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation appears consistent between intervals, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between October 2022 and October 2023, and another 9,700 miles in the year leading up to the 2024 test. However, the failure in May 2024 at 69,904 miles due to an offside front tyre with exposed ply or cords highlights a significant safety oversight that went unnoticed until the annual inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and alignment geometry. The repeated reports of inner-edge tyre wear in both 2023 and 2025 indicate a persistent misalignment issue or worn suspension arm bushes that are prematurely scrubbing the tyre surface. The flagged play in the anti-roll bar linkage from 2025 should be checked for further degradation, as these components often cause knocking and affect handling. Given the history of ignoring tyre condition, a close check of the remaining tread and brake discs is essential to ensure no other critical mechanical failures have been overlooked.