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AJ53 JVR

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,582 mi
Last recorded64,582 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,582 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,595 miles

Anti roll bar bushes cracking

Both front drop links bushes cracked deteriated

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

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

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

Off side front tyre has cut in tread

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,594 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Anti roll bar bushes cracking

Both front drop links bushes cracked deteriated

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

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

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

Off side front tyre has cut in tread

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,971 miles

rear exhaust silencer ruber split

Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket perished

Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,194 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 30,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,316 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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AJ53 JVR is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ53 JVR, 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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AJ53 JVR is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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