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VK61 LJN

2011 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,633 mi
Last recorded90,633 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 LJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,633 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,355 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 89,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,220 miles

Front Radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 87,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Radiator support bracket corroded

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,939 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 82,939 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,831 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,577 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Jan 2016 41,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Jan 2015 29,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 29,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK61 LJN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK61 LJN, 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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VK61 LJN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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