BN51 DXL

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
BLUE
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 February 2018
Last recorded mileage
0 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate. The very low mileage of 48,674 miles for a 25-year-old vehicle, combined with a 2018 MOT expiry date, presents significant unverified status and potential fraud.

The vehicle shows very low usage averaging 3,016 miles/year, with a critical 10,881-mile jump before Apr 2008 and a total of only 48,674 miles by Feb 2017, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2018-02-24; current status 'Not valid' — vehicle is unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • 7 major failures across 20 tests, with 12 related advisories, indicating chronic neglect of safety-critical systems.
  • 4 major suspension failures and 12 related advisories, plus 2 major brake failures and 4 advisories, point to systemic structural weakness.
  • Unusually low mileage (48,674 mi) for a 25-year-old vehicle, with a 10,881-mile jump before Apr 2008, strongly suggests odometer fraud.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided MOT data.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit very low, mileage history since its first MOT in 2001.
  • The MOT history shows a pattern of immediate retests after failures, indicating the owner's diligence in addressing issues.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 7,322 mi PASSJul 2007: 14,458 mi FAILJul 2007: 14,486 mi PASSApr 2008: 22,714 mi PASSFeb 2009: 23,023 mi FAILFeb 2009: 23,025 mi PASSFeb 2010: 29,406 mi PASSFeb 2011: 33,037 mi FAILFeb 2011: 33,037 mi PASSFeb 2012: 36,710 mi FAILFeb 2012: 36,710 mi PASSFeb 2012: 36,710 mi PASSFeb 2013: 39,740 mi PASSFeb 2014: 42,561 mi PASSFeb 2015: 45,055 mi FAILFeb 2015: 45,055 mi PASSFeb 2016: 47,098 mi PASSFeb 2017: 48,674 mi FAILFeb 2017: 48,674 mi PASS49k28k7kSep 2006Feb 2017

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 FAIL —
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2006 PASS 7,322 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 FAIL 14,458 mi
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
Jul 2007 PASS 14,486 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Apr 2008 PASS 22,714 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 FAIL 23,023 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear n plate starting to seperate
USER ENTERED front n plate sarting to seperate
USER ENTERED mist oil on rack
USER ENTERED oil leak
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre perished +worn
USER ENTERED front discs corroded
USER ENTERED exhaust mounts perished +split
USER ENTERED hand brake lever worn
Feb 2009 PASS 23,025 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear n plate starting to seperate
USER ENTERED front n plate sarting to seperate
USER ENTERED mist oil on rack
USER ENTERED oil leak
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre perished +worn
USER ENTERED front discs corroded
USER ENTERED exhaust mounts perished +split
USER ENTERED hand brake lever worn
Feb 2010 PASS 29,406 mi
USER ENTERED drivers seat belt retracsion slow
USER ENTERED front n plate starting to seperate
USER ENTERED windsreen marked
USER ENTERED slight play in both front wheels
USER ENTERED front pads getting low
USER ENTERED oil leak
USER ENTERED mist of oil on stearing rack
USER ENTERED front anty roll bar bushes worn
USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount perished +spliting
USER ENTERED n/s rear tyre perished +on limit 1.6m
USER ENTERED front to rear bbrake pipes have been bent but ok
Feb 2011 FAIL 33,037 mi
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Feb 2011 PASS 33,037 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Feb 2012 FAIL 36,710 mi
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Rear wiper bkade deteriorated
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2012 PASS 36,710 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2012 PASS 36,710 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2013 PASS 39,740 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Feb 2014 PASS 42,561 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED wiper blades split at ends
Feb 2015 FAIL 45,055 mi
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
FAIL Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED front tyres cracked & perished.osr tyre worn unevenly and becoming low on tread
USER ENTERED centre exhaust bracket broken
USER ENTERED rear brakes imbalanced 25%
Feb 2015 PASS 45,055 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED front tyres cracked & perished.osr tyre worn unevenly and becoming low on tread
USER ENTERED centre exhaust bracket broken
USER ENTERED rear brakes imbalanced 25%
Feb 2016 PASS 47,098 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY play in both inner tie rod ends
ADVISORY osr tyre has uneven wear and is cracked & perished
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Feb 2017 FAIL 48,674 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Feb 2017 PASS 48,674 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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