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J17 AWE

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 AWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,145 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 84,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,735 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 83,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 83,537 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 83,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Plastic wheel arch trim fouling on o/s/f wheel

Rear brake discs corroded

loud noise from cat

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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J17 AWE is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 82,199 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 J17 AWE, 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 32 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 AWE registered?

J17 AWE is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J17 AWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 AWE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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