BJ61 PYD

2011 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2011
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 February 2027 (239 days away)
Last recorded mileage
79,931 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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

This 2011 Renault has 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 79,931 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing periods of extremely low usage and a significant drop in annual mileage.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing periods of extremely low usage (e.g., 962 mi/yr before Feb 2019, 217 mi/yr before Jul 2022, 1,003 mi/yr before Dec 2023) and a significant drop in annual mileage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2021 – May 2022)
  • Deeply troubled MOT history with 7 failures and 15 advisories.
  • Brake system failures and advisories are a recurring and persistent issue.
  • Suspension failures and advisories are a recurring and persistent issue.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers (HPI check needed).
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017).

Mileage history

Dec 2014: 79,931 mi PASSFeb 2016: 103,071 mi FAILFeb 2016: 103,071 mi PASSFeb 2017: 104,840 mi PASSJan 2018: 106,256 mi FAILFeb 2018: 106,293 mi PASSFeb 2019: 107,303 mi PASSFeb 2020: 123,453 mi FAILFeb 2020: 123,454 mi PASSJun 2021: 131,186 mi FAILJun 2021: 131,186 mi FAILJun 2021: 131,186 mi PASSMay 2022: 133,369 mi FAILJul 2022: 133,394 mi FAILJul 2022: 133,394 mi PASSDec 2023: 134,782 mi PASSNov 2024: 155,696 mi FAILDec 2024: 156,558 mi PASSFeb 2026: 180,109 mi FAILFeb 2026: 180,247 mi PASS180k130k80kDec 2014Feb 2026

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2014 PASS 79,931 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 103,071 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Feb 2016 PASS 103,071 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 104,840 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2018 FAIL 106,256 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Feb 2018 PASS 106,293 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2019 PASS 107,303 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 123,453 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 123,454 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2021 FAIL 131,186 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jun 2021 FAIL 131,186 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 131,186 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2022 FAIL 133,369 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirement 17% may suggest system requires service or repair
Jul 2022 FAIL 133,394 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking brake only just meets requireement
Jul 2022 PASS 133,394 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 134,782 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 FAIL 155,696 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Dec 2024 PASS 156,558 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 180,109 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 PASS 180,247 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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