2015 Renault Captur 0.9L Petrol · SN65 NTL

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently poor, standing in direct contrast to its 2015 age class, and the maintenance history demonstrates a clear trend of worsening condition rather than stability. The most recent test on 2025-09-24 was a failure at 51,155 miles, with the tester flagging binding rear brakes, emissions issues, and structural defects in the exhaust and tyres. This indicates that the car has not been maintained for over three years since the 2023-09-11 test, where the owner only failed once on the front brake disc and pad, suggesting a lack of proactive upkeep and a focus on short-term driving rather than long-term safety. The mileage pattern is characterized by rapid accumulation and significant gaps between test dates. The car was tested in September 2025 at 51,155 miles, followed by a failed test in September 2024 at 48,206 miles, and another failed test in September 2023 at 45,095 miles. These consecutive failures at similar mileage intervals suggest that the owner has not maintained the vehicle for the full statutory period required by the DVSA, rather than relying on a steady, linear increase in mileage. The lack of a single, consistent passing record in the last three years reinforces the conclusion that the car is in a state of disrepair and poses a significant risk of imminent breakdown. Given the recurring faults and structural issues, a buyer must inspect the vehicle immediately to assess the condition of the suspension, brakes, and exhaust system. The binding rear brakes and the worn exhaust components are the primary indicators of structural integrity that could lead to sudden failure. The tyre wear patterns, particularly the cracked or perishing nearside tyres, indicate that the vehicle has been driven for a prolonged period, and the wear is likely excessive for the current wear limits. While the tyre tread itself is not cracked, the wear is significant enough to warrant replacement before the vehicle reaches the legal limit, and the lack of a passing MOT in the most recent test confirms that the car is not currently roadworthy.