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BA18 RJY

2018 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,071 mi
Last recorded52,071 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 RJY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2025 52,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 47,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,265 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,265 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 28,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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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BA18 RJY is a 2018 Renault Clio in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BA18 RJY, 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 BA18 RJY registered?

BA18 RJY is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 August 2018.

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