Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto?

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 RS Line Tce Auto?

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 RS Line Tce Auto?

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 RS Line Tce Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96%, 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 RS Line Tce Auto?

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 Tce Auto (2021)

284 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto

CarHunch analysed 284 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Renault Captur RS Line TCE Auto is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.9% of vehicles have ever shown a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol variants (which make up almost all of this cohort) pass at 94.7%, suggesting the TCE petrol engine is proving robust.

At just 17,600 miles median mileage for a three-year-old model, these are lightly used cars, which partly explains the strong pass rate; the real story is the 0.12 average failures per vehicle, indicating owners rarely face structural repairs. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully—these cars clearly respond well to routine maintenance—and don't be deterred by the high advisory count (1.1 per vehicle), which typically covers minor wear items like windscreen chips rather than mechanical problems.

We have limited data for the 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–26k

For context

These stats describe 284 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 284 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	279	96.1%	0.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 526 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 49.8%

262

Grey 20.7%

109

Red 10.5%

White 9.1%

Black 4.9%

Orange 4.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto 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.

17,617

typical

11,910

low mileage

25,944

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto vehicles fall between 11,910 and 25,944 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,910 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.

✓ 11,910–25,944 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Captur RS Line Tce Autos sit.

⚠ Over 35,024 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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