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PST 186J

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,659 mi
Last recorded55,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPST 186J
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,659 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 55,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front radiator support cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 54,845 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 54,074 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

sign of wear front tyres, edges

Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,769 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 48,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,470 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 46,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brakes binding but not excessively

Fail 26 Jun 2019 39,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brakes binding but not excessively

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,942 miles

all tyres cracking up

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,455 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 13,104 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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PST 186J is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PST 186J, 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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What year was PST 186J registered?

PST 186J is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is PST 186J safe to buy?

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