BJ51 UHS

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
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 8 January 2016
Last recorded mileage
33,701 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 33,701 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,862 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has been off-road for extended periods.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-01-08; vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.
  • 9 major failures across 19 tests, including lights, suspension, and tyres, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in headlamp (7 tests), anti-roll bar bush (3 tests), and tyre (4 tests) show systemic issues.
  • Dangerous defect: Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (Feb 2008) — a serious safety hazard.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 6,862 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 33,701 mi PASSMar 2007: 41,191 mi PASSMar 2008: 48,500 mi FAILMar 2008: 48,500 mi PASSFeb 2009: 55,556 mi PASSFeb 2009: 55,556 mi FAILFeb 2010: 66,354 mi FAILFeb 2010: 66,360 mi PASSFeb 2011: 73,760 mi FAILFeb 2011: 73,760 mi PASSFeb 2012: 79,459 mi FAILFeb 2012: 79,464 mi PASSOct 2012: 82,307 mi FAILOct 2012: 82,311 mi PASSDec 2013: 88,809 mi FAILJan 2014: 88,948 mi FAILJan 2014: 88,948 mi PASSJan 2015: 96,275 mi FAILJan 2015: 96,275 mi PASS96k65k34kMar 2006Jan 2015

MOT test history — 10/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 33,701 mi
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 41,191 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 48,500 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Mar 2008 PASS 48,500 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 55,556 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2009 FAIL 55,556 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2010 FAIL 66,354 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Feb 2010 PASS 66,360 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 FAIL 73,760 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2011 PASS 73,760 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 FAIL 79,459 mi
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FAIL Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED air bag light on dashboard illuminated indicating a fault will become MOT failure item on 01/april 2012
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split at ends
USER ENTERED high level brake lihgt not working
USER ENTERED o/s front screen slightly scratched possibly due to wiper blade not fitted correctly eg plastic retaining clip missing
USER ENTERED parking brake lever slightly loose not excessive at time of test
Feb 2012 PASS 79,464 mi
USER ENTERED air bag light on dashboard illuminated indicating a fault will become MOT failure item on 01/april 2012
USER ENTERED rear wiper blade split at ends
USER ENTERED parking brake lever slightly loose not excessive at time of test
Oct 2012 FAIL 82,307 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective
USER ENTERED service light on
USER ENTERED air bag light on
USER ENTERED rear brake inbalance close to the limit may soon need attention
Oct 2012 PASS 82,311 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective
USER ENTERED service light on
USER ENTERED air bag light on
Dec 2013 FAIL 88,809 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED high level brake light not working
USER ENTERED rear screen wiper blade badly split suggest change
USER ENTERED unable to check n/s front headlight aim
USER ENTERED oil dampness behind engine area
USER ENTERED earth strap to gearbox area worn/broken
USER ENTERED spare wheel tyre flat
USER ENTERED lower gearbox mount weak but legal at time of test
USER ENTERED gearbox selector arm to gearbox ball end worn and loose
USER ENTERED unable to see or check correctly n/s o/s front brake pads with wheels fitted
USER ENTERED o/s rear suspension shocker dust cover top mount badly corroded and dust cover come adrift
Jan 2014 FAIL 88,948 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
USER ENTERED Highlevel stop light inop
USER ENTERED Rear wiper blade split
USER ENTERED Slight corrosion to the bonnet catch
USER ENTERED Slight oil leak at the reat of the engine
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust mount deteriated but still supporting the exhaust system
Jan 2014 PASS 88,948 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Highlevel stop light inop
USER ENTERED Rear wiper blade split
USER ENTERED Slight corrosion to the bonnet catch
USER ENTERED Slight oil leak at the reat of the engine
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust mount deteriated but still supporting the exhaust system
Jan 2015 FAIL 96,275 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Outer Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED high level brake lamp out
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED front and rear exhaust hagers slightly worn
Jan 2015 PASS 96,275 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Outer Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED high level brake lamp out
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED front and rear exhaust hagers slightly worn

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