Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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 2022 Renault Captur RS Line E Tech PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Captur RS Line E Tech PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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 RS Line E Tech PHEV A (2022)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Captur RS Line E Tech PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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 Captur plug-in hybrid is a strong performer: its 91.3% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 5.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is genuinely reassuring. The data covers 105 vehicles, so you're looking at a meaningful sample of real-world reliability rather than statistical noise.

At just over 21,500 miles median mileage for a 2022 model, these cars haven't been thrashed, and the average of only 0.09 failures per vehicle confirms they're holding up well mechanically. The 0.9 advisories per vehicle suggests minor wear items are emerging rather than systemic problems—if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to check suspension and brake components, as these typically account for advisory flags on PHEVs this age.

We have limited data for the 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–28k

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These stats describe 105 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 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% 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 2022 Renault Captur RS Line 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.

21,465

typical

14,359

low mileage

28,060

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Captur RS Line E Tech PHEV A vehicles fall between 14,359 and 28,060 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,359 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.

✓ 14,359–28,060 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Captur RS Line E Tech PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 37,881 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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