2018 Renault Captur · 69,357 MOT tests
2018 Renault Captur reliability
2018 Renault Capturs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Captur years (69,357 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Capturs: 21.4%)
- 16.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Capturs: 21.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 31,221
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 69,357
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Captur
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Brakes3.5%
- Suspension2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.05%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.9%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.58%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.68%)
Other years
Every Renault Captur year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Renault Captur reliable?
2018 Renault Capturs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Captur years (69,357 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Captur MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.19% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.49% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Captur have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Renault Captur shows 31,221 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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