BU08 NAO

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
SILVER
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 December 2018
Last recorded mileage
12,126 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 12,126 miles. This makes it unroadworthy and illegal to drive on public roads.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,613 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • MOT status: Not valid (MOT expired 2018-12-07), making it unroadworthy.
  • Mileage integrity: Consistent annual usage (7,613 mi/yr), no fraud indicators.
  • Recurring issues: Registration plate lamp (Nov 2014) and ball joint (Jan 2016) show minor recurring wear.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage consistency: Normal annual usage of 7,613 miles, no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.
  • No recent failures: The last MOT failure was in 2017, with subsequent passes, showing some maintenance.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 12,126 mi PASSJul 2012: 24,297 mi PASSJul 2013: 38,232 mi PASSNov 2014: 52,085 mi PASSNov 2014: 52,085 mi FAILJan 2016: 66,405 mi FAILJan 2016: 66,555 mi PASSMar 2016: 67,930 mi PASSNov 2017: 75,700 mi FAILDec 2017: 75,700 mi PASS76k44k12kJul 2011Dec 2017

MOT test history — 7/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 12,126 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 24,297 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jul 2013 PASS 38,232 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 52,085 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 FAIL 52,085 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jan 2016 FAIL 66,405 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jan 2016 PASS 66,555 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 67,930 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 75,700 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2017 PASS 75,700 mi None recorded

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