2022 Renault Arkana RS Line E-Tech HEV Auto 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · SD72 DHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful pass in October 2025, but the immediate history indicates a period of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test showed no defects, the failure just two weeks prior at 16,636 miles highlighted multiple simultaneous mechanical and safety issues. The trend suggests the owner only addressed critical faults once they threatened an MOT failure, rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,170 miles per year. The narrow gap of only 42 miles between the September 2025 failure and the October 2025 pass indicates the car was likely used for very short journeys or remained stationary for extended periods during that repair window. Such low usage often leads to specific issues like brake seizure and surface corrosion, which is consistent with the binding rear brakes and pitted discs recorded in the 2025 test. A physical inspection must focus on the rear braking assembly to ensure the binding issue and the pitting/scoring on the discs have been properly rectified rather than merely cleaned. The previous failure also flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being near the legal limit and worn on the edge, suggesting a potential alignment issue or uneven wear that should be verified. The buyer should also check the front windscreen wiper blades and glass, as the previous failure for failing to clear the screen indicates perished rubber or debris that the owner neglected to replace.