BJ08 XUB

2008 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 March 2027 (277 days away)
Last recorded mileage
5,841 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Renault has 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 5,841 miles. The mileage is extremely low, averaging only 1,933 miles per year, with significant anomalies and a 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars for a 2008 model.

The vehicle shows extremely low usage, averaging 1,933 miles/year, with suspiciously low readings (e.g., 2 mi/yr to Apr 2022) and a significant jump before Mar 2025, raising odometer integrity concerns.

Things to check

  • Extremely low mileage (5,841 mi over 18 years) combined with recurring major failures points to potential odometer fraud or long periods of inactivity.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (6 times) and suspension (2 times) indicate chronic neglect and poor maintenance.
  • Recurring advisories on tyres (9 times), steering rack (6 times), and brakes (4 times) signal systemic wear and lack of care.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2008 Renault 5 E-Tech is highly anomalous and a major red flag for a vehicle of this age.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until March 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for the next year.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The MOT history shows a pattern of immediate retests after failures, suggesting responsive repairs rather than deliberate neglect.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2008 Renault 5 E-Tech is a positive for safety, despite the age anomaly.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 5,841 mi PASSApr 2012: 7,487 mi PASSApr 2013: 9,559 mi PASSApr 2014: 11,843 mi PASSApr 2015: 13,302 mi PASSApr 2016: 14,856 mi PASSApr 2017: 16,576 mi FAILApr 2017: 16,576 mi PASSMay 2018: 17,801 mi FAILMay 2018: 17,810 mi PASSJun 2019: 18,666 mi FAILJul 2019: 18,670 mi PASSApr 2020: 18,871 mi FAILApr 2020: 18,871 mi PASSApr 2021: 18,896 mi FAILApr 2021: 18,900 mi PASSApr 2022: 18,902 mi PASSMar 2023: 19,073 mi PASSMar 2024: 23,619 mi PASSMar 2025: 30,419 mi FAILMar 2025: 30,419 mi PASSMar 2026: 35,218 mi FAILMar 2026: 35,219 mi PASS35k21k6kApr 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 5,841 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 7,487 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 9,559 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 11,843 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls age related cracking
Apr 2015 PASS 13,302 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 14,856 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 16,576 mi
ADVISORY both rear brakes binding
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)
Apr 2017 PASS 16,576 mi
ADVISORY both rear brakes binding
May 2018 FAIL 17,801 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
May 2018 PASS 17,810 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 18,666 mi
MAJOR Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH - Switch faulty? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY ALL tyre pressures obviously under inflated
Jul 2019 PASS 18,670 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Apr 2020 FAIL 18,871 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2020 PASS 18,871 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 18,896 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY corrosion on rear brake discs
Apr 2021 PASS 18,900 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 18,902 mi
ADVISORY corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Mar 2023 PASS 19,073 mi
ADVISORY Both rear tyres badly cracking
Mar 2024 PASS 23,619 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 30,419 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp not working
Mar 2025 PASS 30,419 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp not working
Mar 2026 FAIL 35,218 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp not working
Mar 2026 PASS 35,219 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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