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A15 JLW

2003 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,884 mi
Last recorded88,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,884 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 88,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,179 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,556 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,552 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,876 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin require changing shortly

unable to see all pads

Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,872 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs wearing thin require changing shortly

unable to see all pads

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,120 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs rusty on outer edges

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

O/S front suspension anti roll bar vertical link bush split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,758 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,712 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gouge to nearside front outer tyre wall, not revealing cords

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2008 42,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp remains on

gouge to nearside front outer tyre wall, not revealing cords

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2007 36,360 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A15 JLW is a 2003 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 JLW, 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 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 JLW registered?

A15 JLW is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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