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W55 RAF

2017 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 RAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,036 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 88,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

tpms light

Pass 29 May 2025 72,138 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 72,136 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 24 May 2024 58,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner tie rods

Fail 24 May 2024 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner tie rods

Pass 16 May 2023 43,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,611 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 16,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 8,883 miles
Pass 23 May 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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W55 RAF is a 2017 Renault Clio in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W55 RAF, 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.

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What year was W55 RAF registered?

W55 RAF is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is W55 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 RAF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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