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GF61 JPY

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,896 mi
Last recorded92,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 JPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,896 miles

AIR LEAK ON ENGINE

UNABLE TO CHECK RE SET BELT AS SEATS FOLDED DOWN

Fail 1 Jul 2025 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) NOISY (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AIR LEAK ON ENGINE

UNABLE TO CHECK RE SET BELT AS SEATS FOLDED DOWN

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,325 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 74,279 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 64,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,646 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 53,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,309 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly in-secure

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

vehicle has various bodywork cosmetic damage

Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,309 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly in-secure

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault cleared via scantool (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle has various bodywork cosmetic damage

Fail 14 Jun 2019 50,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover slightly in-secure

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

vehicle has various bodywork cosmetic damage

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,517 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 36,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brakes worn

Fail 18 Oct 2014 16,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 16,070 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 14,962 miles

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

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

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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GF61 JPY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2011 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 54,777 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 GF61 JPY, 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 15 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GF61 JPY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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