BL08 HWJ

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 January 2021
Last recorded mileage
43,070 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 43,070 miles. The vehicle's age and the lack of a current, valid MOT require thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 7,832 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 9,930 miles between 2018 and 2020.

Things to check

  • 2019 MOT gap: No MOT recorded between 2012 and 2019, indicating potential SORN or off-road use.
  • Recurring brake system advisories: Multiple advisories for brakes across 2012 and 2018 tests.
  • Recurring suspension advisories: Multiple advisories for suspension components across 2012 and 2018 tests.
  • Recurring steering advisories: Multiple advisories for steering components across 2012 and 2018 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal mileage: 43,070 miles over 18 years, no fraud indicators.
  • Single recent MOT pass: Feb 2020 test passed, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures: Single major failure (lights) in 2012, no subsequent failures.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Excellent safety rating for a 2008 vehicle.

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 43,070 mi PASSAug 2011: 43,070 mi FAILJul 2012: 47,670 mi PASSJul 2012: 47,670 mi FAILJul 2013: 52,249 mi PASSJul 2014: 55,274 mi PASSJul 2015: 60,113 mi PASSJan 2016: 62,580 mi PASSJan 2017: 72,395 mi FAILJan 2017: 72,395 mi PASSDec 2017: 80,963 mi FAILDec 2017: 80,963 mi PASSDec 2018: 84,784 mi FAILDec 2018: 84,784 mi PASSFeb 2020: 94,714 mi PASS95k69k43kAug 2011Feb 2020

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 PASS 43,070 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 43,070 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jul 2012 PASS 47,670 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 47,670 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jul 2013 PASS 52,249 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 55,274 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 60,113 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2016 PASS 62,580 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 72,395 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2017 PASS 72,395 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dec 2017 FAIL 80,963 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Dec 2017 PASS 80,963 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 FAIL 84,784 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside tie rod slight play
ADVISORY Offside Front tie rod slight play
Dec 2018 PASS 84,784 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside tie rod slight play
ADVISORY Offside Front tie rod slight play
Feb 2020 PASS 94,714 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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