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2018 RENAULT 0.9L PETROL

VC03 ELS

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2018 RENAULT null is a PETROL vehicle with a 898cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 116,080.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
898cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle has a history of repeated MOT failures despite no defects being recorded in any of the tests. The most recent entries on 2025-09-26 show both a PASSED and FAILED result at the same mileage (116,080 miles), which is unusual and suggests potential inconsistencies in the testing process or documentation. Earlier failures in 2024 and 2023 also occurred without recorded defects, indicating a pattern of test outcomes that do not align with specific mechanical issues. The vehicle’s mileage of 116,080 miles at 8 years old equates to approximately 14,510 miles per year, which is higher than average for its age. This could imply frequent use, potentially accelerating wear on components like brakes, suspension, and the drivetrain. However, the absence of defects in the MOT records means there is no direct evidence of significant mechanical degradation. The high mileage alone does not confirm poor condition, but it does highlight the need for careful inspection of wear-prone systems. The trend in MOT outcomes is unclear. While the vehicle has failed multiple times, the lack of recorded defects makes it difficult to determine if the underlying issues are worsening, stable, or resolved. The repeated failures may reflect procedural errors, temporary faults, or minor issues that were not documented.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Jun 2026, 06:12
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle has a history of repeated MOT failures despite no defects being recorded in any of the tests. The most recent entries on 2025-09-26 show both a PASSED and FAILED result at the same mileage (116,080 miles), which is unusual and suggests potential inconsistencies in the testing process or documentation. Earlier failures in 2024 and 2023 also occurred without recorded defects, indicating a pattern of test outcomes that do not align with specific mechanical issues. The vehicle’s mileage of 116,080 miles at 8 years old equates to approximately 14,510 miles per year, which is higher than average for its age. This could imply frequent use, potentially accelerating wear on components like brakes, suspension, and the drivetrain. However, the absence of defects in the MOT records means there is no direct evidence of significant mechanical degradation. The high mileage alone does not confirm poor condition, but it does highlight the need for careful inspection of wear-prone systems. The trend in MOT outcomes is unclear. While the vehicle has failed multiple times, the lack of recorded defects makes it difficult to determine if the underlying issues are worsening, stable, or resolved. The repeated failures may reflect procedural errors, temporary faults, or minor issues that were not documented.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Renault Unknown (VC03 ELS), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2023 to September 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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