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J88 FAU

2022 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,187 mi
Last recorded6,187 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2022 Renault Clio20,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 FAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 6,187 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve

Fail 7 Apr 2026 72,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve

Pass 28 Apr 2025 4,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Product on lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 4,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Product on lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 63,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,733 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 48,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 33,342 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 33,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 21,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 13,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,248 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 10,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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J88 FAU is a 2022 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2022 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,487 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 J88 FAU, 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 4 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J88 FAU registered?

J88 FAU is a 2022 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2022.

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