2018 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · SD68 HLF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 35,882 miles passed, it resulted in multiple advisories regarding the rear tyres. These entries for cracking, perishing, and uneven wear on the edges suggest the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, leading to rubber degradation despite the low annual mileage. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent but low-interval usage, moving from 25,596 miles in September 2022 to 35,882 miles in 2025. This low usage often explains the lack of heavy wear on drivetrain components, but it correlates with the tyre issues observed in the 2025 record, as low-mileage cars frequently suffer from dry seals and rubber-related failures due to lack of mechanical cycling. A buyer must inspect the front suspension specifically, as the vehicle failed a test in October 2023 due to an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint. Although this was rectified, the buyer should check the condition of the remaining ball joints and bushes for signs of play. The recurring presence of nails in tyres across both 2022 and 2024 indicates a history of minimal attention to basic consumable upkeep until a failure became imminent. Immediate attention is also required for the rear tyres. The September 2025 advisories flagged both tyres as worn to the legal limit and showing signs of perishing or cracking. Given the edge wear noted, a wheel alignment check is necessary to ensure the geometry is not scrubbing new tyres. Physical inspection of the windscreen wipers is also advised to ensure the low-mileage has not caused the rubber blades to harden, as seen in the 2023 failure.