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HW57 GFJ

2007 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,841 mi
Last recorded133,841 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 GFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged REQUIRES BUCKLE BUTTON TO BE PRESSED IN ORDER FOR SEATBELT TO LOCK IN, STILL OPERATES AS INTENDED (7.1.2 (d))

STEERING WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT UP AND DOWN

Fail 30 Nov 2019 133,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

STEERING WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT UP AND DOWN

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged REQUIRES BUCKLE BUTTON TO BE PRESSED IN ORDER FOR SEATBELT TO LOCK IN, STILL OPERATES AS INTENDED (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 122,623 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 122,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 88,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,131 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,131 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 55,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 41,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 41,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,698 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,944 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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HW57 GFJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 HW57 GFJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW57 GFJ registered?

HW57 GFJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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