2018 Renault Unknown 2.3L Diesel · SF18 FPZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the maintenance history shows signs of developing minor component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 70,061 miles passed with an advisory for a light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber. While this does not constitute an immediate failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require replacement to prevent a total loss of damping efficiency. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,750 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 47,774 miles and the 2023 test at 49,533 miles, the car covered under 2,000 miles, suggesting a period of low use. However, the subsequent interval of over 10,000 miles between 2023 and 2024 shows a return to normal annual usage levels. A buyer should focus specifically on the braking system and suspension during a physical inspection. The vehicle failed in August 2024 due to a brake imbalance of 53% across the rear axle, which was corrected before the passing result. This follows a 2023 advisory regarding pitted and scored front brake discs, suggesting the previous owner only replaces components once they reach a failure threshold rather than proactively. The offside rear shock absorber should be monitored closely to ensure the misting has not progressed to a significant leak, which would compromise the vehicle's handling and tyre wear patterns.