2014 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · SY14 UGC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 88,204 miles shows a pass, despite multiple advisories related to brake components and tyre wear. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the recurring failures in 2024 regarding the parking brake and steering suggest that mechanical issues are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure rather than during routine servicing. At 88,204 miles, this twelve-year-old Captur has averaged approximately 7,350 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a significant spike in activity between January 2024 and December 2024, where the vehicle covered 9,103 miles in just eleven months. This period of higher use correlates with a series of mechanical failures, including a failure for a track rod end and parking brake efficiency issues, which were not present during the January 2024 or early 2024 tests. A buyer must conduct a closer inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The tester consistently flagged worn front brake discs and tyres nearing the legal limit across the last two tests, and the advisory for a low brake hydraulic reservoir level in December 2025 indicates a slow leak or significant pad wear. Furthermore, the previous failure of the track rod end ball joint in 2024 suggests that suspension components may be reaching the end of their lifespan. Check for any play in the steering linkage and ensure the parking brake remains properly adjusted, as this was a recurring point of failure for the vehicle.