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AJ56 VPV

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,643 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35%, n/s/f slow to apply. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,609 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 82,609 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 81,538 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 81,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front o2 wire touching exhaust

Pass 22 May 2018 77,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,652 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2016 75,652 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 73,580 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 65,313 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,775 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Outer sill and under covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,153 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly worn

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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AJ56 VPV is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AJ56 VPV, 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 AJ56 VPV registered?

AJ56 VPV is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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