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AL55 EXT

2018 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 EXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 63,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,243 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,233 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,015 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 55,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 43,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 50,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 50,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 36,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,760 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 28,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 37,951 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,077 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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AL55 EXT is a 2018 Renault Clio in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2018 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 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 AL55 EXT, 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 8 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL55 EXT registered?

AL55 EXT is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AL55 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 EXT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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