Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A (2021)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Renault Captur PHEV is a notably reliable performer, with a 95% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 15 points ahead of the UK average and signals strong build quality. The dangerous defect rate of 5.9% is reassuringly low, meaning fewer than one in seventeen vehicles have ever shown a safety-critical problem.

At 20,685 miles median, these cars sit well below typical mileage for their age, suggesting they're owned by careful drivers or haven't been heavily used. The average 0.15 failures per vehicle and 1.6 advisories indicate that when something does need attention, it's usually minor—so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection will likely uncover only routine maintenance rather than structural issues.

We have limited data for the 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–29k

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These stats describe 187 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,685

typical

14,094

low mileage

28,775

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV A vehicles fall between 14,094 and 28,775 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,094 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,094–28,775 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Captur Launch Ed E Tech PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 38,846 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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