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248 JBM

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration248 JBM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,040 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,217 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,831 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,886 miles

both front anti roll bar rubbers cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,764 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,141 miles

hand brake lever loose but secure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 42,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

hand brake lever loose but secure

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R wheel bearings slightly noisy when spun

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,290 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,290 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front wipers split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,458 miles

grille badges have sharp edges that may cause injury

sticker in offside swept area

Fail 19 Sep 2007 23,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,377 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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248 JBM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 248 JBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 248 JBM registered?

248 JBM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is 248 JBM safe to buy?

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