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AF04 VPA

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 70,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,386 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 67,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,060 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 50,330 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 50,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,858 miles

Both rear tyres perished and tread seperation occuring.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,858 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres perished and tread seperation occuring.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,938 miles

####STRONG ADVISE BOTH rear tyres BADLY cracking

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

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

nearside headlight adjuster faulty

Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,843 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

####STRONG ADVISE BOTH rear tyres BADLY cracking

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

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

nearside headlight adjuster faulty

Pass 9 Feb 2008 30,137 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 30,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,386 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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AF04 VPA is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 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 AF04 VPA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 VPA is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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