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AJ55 TUP

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear pipes in front of rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 99,076 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil filer cap missing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,903 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,554 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front outer brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 85,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front outer brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,579 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount rubber split but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,624 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,624 miles

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

o/s front tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,116 miles

Front discs are wearing.

OSR tyre tread is low and also has a nail in the tread.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 41,669 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,611 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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AJ55 TUP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 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 AJ55 TUP, 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 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 TUP registered?

AJ55 TUP is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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