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TJZ 1638

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,890 mi
Last recorded88,890 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 1638
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2026 88,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,893 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2025 87,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 82,815 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 82,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 80,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 80,414 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 61,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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TJZ 1638 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TJZ 1638, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJZ 1638 registered?

TJZ 1638 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is TJZ 1638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJZ 1638 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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