Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Renault Captur?

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 2018 Renault Captur?

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 2018 Renault Captur?

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.

How many 2018 Renault Captur vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Renault Captur reliable?

Based on MOT data from 20,589 vehicles, the 2018 Renault Captur has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Renault Captur?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Renault Captur are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (48.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (47.3% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (32.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Renault Captur?

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 (2018)

20,589 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2018 Renault Captur

CarHunch analysed 20,589 real MOT records for the 2018 Renault Captur. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Renault Captur passes its MOT first time 88% of the time, which is solid and 8 percentage points ahead of the UK average—petrol and diesel variants perform similarly well at 88.4% and 87.0% respectively. However, one in five of these cars (20.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for prospective buyers and worth investigating on any used example you're viewing.

At just under 30,000 miles median for a six-year-old car, these Capturs are running relatively low mileage, suggesting they've been gently used overall. The average of 0.83 failures per test and 5.0 advisories suggests routine wear items rather than systemic problems—focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake condition and suspension components, which typically account for the advisory list on this model.

The 2018 Renault Captur passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.83

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 22k–39k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 20,589 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 20,589 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 48.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 30.6%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 15.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Renault Captur

Based on MOT data from 20,589 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.7% 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 (70%)	14,441	88.4%	0.8
Diesel (30%)	6,146	87%	0.91

Colour Breakdown

Based on 135,515 Renault Captur vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 20.2%

27,438

Grey 15.4%

20,883

Cream 14.4%

19,559

Black 13.2%

17,833

Red 11.7%

15,917

Orange 10.2%

13,757

Silver 9.7%

13,141

White 3.3%

4,485

Beige 1.3%

1,768

Brown 0.3%

411

Purple 0.2%

295

Bronze 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Renault Captur 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.

29,558

typical

21,647

low mileage

39,197

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Renault Captur vehicles fall between 21,647 and 39,197 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,647 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.

✓ 21,647–39,197 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Renault Capturs sit.

⚠ Over 52,915 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Renault Captur — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Renault Capturs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 19,992 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.83

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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