2001 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- RENAULT
- Year
- 2001
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 9 April 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,361 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2001 Renault has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 44,361 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring nature of these issues suggests ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,184 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 25-year lifespan.
Things to check
- Major failure for centre rear torque/reaction arm corrosion on 2008-03-10.
- Major failure for nearside front suspension arm ball joint on 2008-03-10.
- Major failure for exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content on 2007-03-02.
- Recurring tyre failures and advisories across multiple tests (2007, 2008, 2012).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,184 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | PASS | 44,361 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2007 | FAIL | 52,628 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2007 | PASS | 52,628 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2008 | FAIL | 59,177 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) FAIL Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1) FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 59,177 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 64,407 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 69,640 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2011 | FAIL | 75,403 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) USER ENTERED offside rear corrosion on brake pipe.!!!
|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 75,403 mi |
USER ENTERED offside rear corrosion on brake pipe.!!!
|
| Apr 2012 | FAIL | 80,893 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED engine ligth on
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 80,895 mi |
USER ENTERED engine ligth on
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF51 CWY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.