2015 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · SN65 LFG

The Renault Captur currently holds a valid MOT certificate following the September 2025 test at 40,048 miles, though the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend regarding rubber components and emerging brake issues. The tester flagged three tyres requiring replacement due to perishing and edge wear, alongside a binding nearside rear service brake. These advisories mark a clear shift from the clean passes recorded in September 2024 and September 2023, indicating that deferred upkeep has allowed minor faults to accumulate. The parking brake failure logged in September 2024 resolved itself by the following year, suggesting previous owners addressed the handbrake mechanism promptly when presented with a rejection notice. Recorded mileage sits at 40,048 miles against an eleven year age profile, averaging roughly 3,641 miles annually. This low usage pattern aligns with the observed tyre perishing, as prolonged periods of standing accelerate rubber degradation without generating meaningful tread wear. The odometer shows steady progression, moving from 34,706 miles in September 2023 to 36,380 miles twelve months later, before climbing to 40,048 miles by the current test date. The consistent annual testing interval demonstrates regular compliance, yet the sparse annual mileage raises questions about long term storage conditions and whether moisture ingress or seal drying affected ancillary systems between journeys. A prospective buyer must prioritise inspecting the complete tyre set, as repeated perishing advisories across all four corners point to advanced age deterioration rather than normal consumption. The binding nearside rear service brake requires immediate mechanical investigation to rule out seized calliper pistons or corroded slide pins. Examine the parking brake cable and rear drum or disc assembly for proper engagement, given the prior inefficiency warning. Check suspension bushings, coil spring mounts, and exhaust hangers for dry rot or fatigue cracks, which commonly develop on low mileage vehicles left stationary for extended periods. Verify the front brake disc condition documented in the September 2022 test to ensure no progressive scoring has developed behind the wheel arches.