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SW17 LRJ

2017 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,841 mi
Last recorded36,841 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 LRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 36,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 36,841 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 36,782 miles

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

tpms showing low pressure

Pass 28 May 2025 32,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,641 miles

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 27 Jun 2022 20,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 14,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 14,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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SW17 LRJ is a 2017 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,982 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 SW17 LRJ, 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 9 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW17 LRJ?

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What year was SW17 LRJ registered?

SW17 LRJ is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SW17 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 LRJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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