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Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A reliable? We analysed 941 real MOT tests across 433 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 941 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.1%
Typical Mileage
22,061mi
Annual Mileage
5,601mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV 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 S Edition E-tech HEV A.

Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A Number Plates

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

Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.4%
2022
93.1%
2021

Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,497 mi/yr
Typical
5,601 mi/yr
Average
6,693 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,965 mi/yr

Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 197 92.4% 15,900 22,908 31,509
2021 708 93.1% 15,346 21,479 29,216

How Long Does a Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A Last?

Based on 433 Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
22,061 mi
75th Percentile
30,284 mi
95th Percentile
46,520 mi
Max Recorded
74,362 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A

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

Best year
2021

93.1% MOT pass rate from 708 tests

Year to avoid
2022

92.4% MOT pass rate from 197 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 708 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.4% — 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 S Edition E-tech HEV 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 S Edition E-tech HEV A THIS CAR 93.1% 941 22,061 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
Sym Wolf 76.2% 1,182 11,725 mi 26 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A?

The Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 941 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 S Edition E-tech HEV 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 S Edition E-tech HEV A owner drives around 5,601 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 S Edition E-tech HEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A reliable?
Based on 941 MOT tests, the Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A has a 93.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A do per year?
The typical Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A does around 5,601 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV 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 S Edition E-tech HEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Captur S Edition E-tech HEV A is 2021 with a 93.1% pass rate across 708 tests.