BX08 JHU

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
WHITE
Engine
1461 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 February 2017
Last recorded mileage
5,957 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 74/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 5,957 miles. The car's MOT expired in 2017, and it has been on SORN since, requiring immediate re-registration and a fresh MOT.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage, averaging 23,299 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, with a notable spike in 2012 to 29,761 miles.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-02-12; vehicle has been on SORN since, requiring immediate re-registration and a fresh MOT.
  • High annual mileage (23,299 mi/yr) is significantly above UK average (8,000 mi/yr), indicating accelerated wear.
  • The 2015-02-14 failure for 'Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play' was not immediately rectified, though it passed the retest.

Working in its favour

  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating a generally safe vehicle.
  • The 2015-02-14 failure for 'Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play' was immediately rectified and passed the retest.
  • Consistent high annual mileage (23,299 mi/yr) suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending service intervals.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle for its era.

Mileage history

Mar 2009: 5,957 mi PASSMar 2010: 39,763 mi PASSMar 2011: 63,583 mi PASSMar 2012: 93,344 mi PASSFeb 2013: 118,408 mi PASSFeb 2014: 148,147 mi PASSFeb 2015: 164,200 mi FAILFeb 2015: 164,200 mi PASSFeb 2016: 188,627 mi PASS189k97k6kMar 2009Feb 2016

MOT test history — 8/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2009 PASS 5,957 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 39,763 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 63,583 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Mar 2012 PASS 93,344 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed.
Feb 2013 PASS 118,408 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Slight free play in steering rack.
Feb 2014 PASS 148,147 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Feb 2015 FAIL 164,200 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2015 PASS 164,200 mi
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2016 PASS 188,627 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX08 JHU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.