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Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A reliable? We analysed 572 real MOT tests across 210 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 572 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
23,012mi
Annual Mileage
5,518mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A.

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93%
2021
86.3%
2020

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inner edge 2

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,519 mi/yr
Typical
5,518 mi/yr
Average
6,096 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,788 mi/yr

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 474 93.0% 15,116 22,368 31,405
2020 73 86.3% 17,769 24,590 32,592

How Long Does a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Last?

Based on 210 Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
23,012 mi
75th Percentile
31,817 mi
95th Percentile
52,616 mi
Max Recorded
89,434 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.0% MOT pass rate from 474 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.3% MOT pass rate from 73 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 474 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A THIS CAR 92.1% 572 23,012 mi — yrs
Renault Clio 67.1% 14,729,048 62,807 mi 33 yrs
Renault Megane 67.3% 7,306,346 70,453 mi 30 yrs
Renault Laguna 64.6% 2,783,232 89,257 mi 32 yrs
BMW R 1250 RS SE 96.9% 1,038 9,460 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A?

The Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 572 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A owner drives around 5,518 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A reliable?
Based on 572 MOT tests, the Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A do per year?
The typical Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A does around 5,518 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Captur Launch ED E-tech PHEV A is 2021 with a 93.0% pass rate across 474 tests.