Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.

Is the 2021 Renault Captur reliable?

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Captur has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Renault Captur?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Renault Captur are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (18.2% 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 2021 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 (2021)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Captur

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2021 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 2021 Renault Captur is a solid performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.5% well above the UK average of 80%, and only 5.7% of vehicles ever presenting a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. Petrol models (the vast majority of this cohort) maintain that strong 92.1% pass rate with no reliability weak spot emerging.

At an average mileage of 22,339 miles for vehicles now around three years old, these Capturs are showing typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.2 per vehicle suggests the mechanicals are holding up well. The 0.6 advisories per car indicates minor maintenance items will crop up, but if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection focused on routine servicing history and brake condition should be enough to identify any neglected examples.

We have limited data for the 2021 Renault Captur — 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

92.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–28k

For context

These stats describe 106 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 106 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 32.2%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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 18.2%

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 8.8%

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 106 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.
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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (94%)	100	92.1%	0.21

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

18,680

typical

11,825

low mileage

27,771

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Captur vehicles fall between 11,825 and 27,771 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,825 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.

✓ 11,825–27,771 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Capturs sit.

⚠ Over 37,490 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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