Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A
From 906 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.1% of Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 85% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev As tested had between 13,491 and 24,995 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,219 median miles, the Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A has 0.063 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A MOT pass rate?
The Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 906 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A is 17,219 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,491 and 24,995 miles.
Buying a used Captur S Edition E-Tech Phev A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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