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FJZ 8478

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

201,457 mi
Last recorded201,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 8478
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 201,457 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 201,432 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 200,479 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 200,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 183,758 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 183,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 182,646 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 171,859 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 171,831 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 168,563 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 168,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 161,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 161,163 miles

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FJZ 8478 is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 106,914 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 LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJZ 8478, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJZ 8478 registered?

FJZ 8478 is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is FJZ 8478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 8478 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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