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FIW 1731

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,225 mi
Last recorded127,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 1731
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,225 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 125,196 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,106 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 122,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 118,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,572 miles

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,342 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars

iol leak

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,234 miles

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

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

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,953 miles

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

possible offside rear bearing noise

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,037 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs are wearing thin

o/s/f inner track arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/f wiper blade is slightly split on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,238 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low

rear exhaust mounting weak and perished

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust rubber mounting worn will need new one very soon

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,816 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 33,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FIW 1731 is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FIW 1731, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIW 1731 registered?

FIW 1731 is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is FIW 1731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 1731 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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