BV51 SRO

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
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 February 2014
Last recorded mileage
30,135 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 54% pass rate and 30,135 miles. The vehicle's MOT expired in 2014, and it has been off-road for 10+ years, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,447 miles/yr, averaging only 30,135 miles over 25 years, which is a significant red flag for a 25-year-old car.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2014-02-17; vehicle has been off-road for 10+ years.
  • 6 major failures across lights, brakes, steering, suspension, and tyres.
  • Recurring major defects: ball joint (5 tests), tyre (3 tests), headlamp (3 tests).
  • Mileage of 30,135 miles over 25 years is extremely low for its age.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • Consistent retesting pattern shows immediate repairs were made after failures.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history over its lifespan.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 30,135 mi FAILSep 2006: 30,205 mi PASSDec 2007: 37,673 mi FAILDec 2007: 37,673 mi PASSDec 2008: 43,703 mi FAILDec 2008: 43,705 mi PASSDec 2009: 49,082 mi FAILDec 2009: 49,082 mi PASSDec 2010: 54,422 mi FAILDec 2010: 54,422 mi PASSDec 2011: 60,910 mi FAILDec 2011: 60,910 mi PASSFeb 2013: 66,133 mi PASS66k48k30kSep 2006Feb 2013

MOT test history — 7/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 FAIL 30,135 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
Sep 2006 PASS 30,205 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 FAIL 37,673 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Dec 2007 PASS 37,673 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 FAIL 43,703 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Dec 2008 PASS 43,705 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 FAIL 49,082 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
Dec 2009 PASS 49,082 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 54,422 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2010 PASS 54,422 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 FAIL 60,910 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Dec 2011 PASS 60,910 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 66,133 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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