2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Renault Captur MOT pass rate and common faults

20,393 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,393 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    466 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    512 marked dangerous
  3. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    281 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes6.3%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Suspension3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Renault Captur?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2018 Renault Captur cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,393 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Captur?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2018 Renault Captur reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).