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AF07 GVW

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 GVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear box exhaust heat shield sitting on rear box but not likely to fall from vehicle or cause fire

Fail 9 Sep 2020 123,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear box exhaust heat shield sitting on rear box but not likely to fall from vehicle or cause fire

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,163 miles

Park brake performance has considerable imbalance

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear service brake imbalance high

Fail 25 Jun 2019 110,163 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam Only works with r/h indicator ON. aims wrong possible bulb fitment (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S Rear has some colour loss (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Park brake performance has considerable imbalance

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear service brake imbalance high

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,194 miles

Headlight dip switch seems to fail to operate with left indicator ON

N/S front tyre severely worn on edges

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2018 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight dip switch seems to fail to operate with left indicator ON

N/S front tyre severely worn on edges

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,116 miles

Exhaust heat shields at rear of vehicle are insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shields at rear of vehicle are insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,232 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,299 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,194 miles

N/S/F tyre severely worn on outer edge, replacement advised

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F tyre severely worn on outer edge, replacement advised

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,432 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 49,432 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,916 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,069 miles

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)

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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AF07 GVW is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 AF07 GVW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF07 GVW registered?

AF07 GVW is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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