Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce?

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 SE Limited Tce?

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 SE Limited Tce?

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 SE Limited Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 332 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, 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 SE Limited Tce?

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 SE Limited Tce (2021)

332 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce

CarHunch analysed 332 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 332 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Renault Captur is a strong performer on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of 94.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 6.3% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant (which makes up nearly all the cohort) maintains that same 94.6% pass rate, suggesting consistent reliability across the fuel type.

At a median mileage of 21,472 miles for a three-year-old car, these examples are running low for their age, which partly explains the strong pass performance and the minimal average of just 0.17 failures per vehicle. What's equally telling is the 1.1 advisories per car on average—issues spotted early that won't yet stop you—so if you're eyeing one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on any wear items flagged in the advisory history rather than major mechanical concerns.

The 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 332 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 332 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	326	94.6%	0.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 487 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 41.1%

200

Red 25.1%

122

Orange 20.9%

102

White 8.2%

Blue 4.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce 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.

21,472

typical

14,944

low mileage

28,931

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tce vehicles fall between 14,944 and 28,931 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,944 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.

✓ 14,944–28,931 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Captur SE Limited Tces sit.

⚠ Over 39,056 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

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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