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H8 JCR

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,346 mi
Last recorded144,346 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 JCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 144,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 144,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

both number plates stained

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre pressure low

vehicle overheats

Pass 20 Aug 2010 141,293 miles

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

both headlights-light output reduced

number plate light faded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 19 Aug 2010 141,293 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

both headlights-light output reduced

number plate light faded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2009 132,018 miles

pas rack damp,engine oil leaks,slight play in nearside steering arm,offside front outer sill damaged,front discs worn,nearside rear body trim missing,handbrake noisy on operation

Fail 6 Aug 2009 132,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pas rack damp,engine oil leaks,slight play in nearside steering arm,offside front outer sill damaged,front discs worn,nearside rear body trim missing,handbrake noisy on operation

Pass 11 Aug 2008 123,484 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 123,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate stained

Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 113,303 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

nearside rear body trim missing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

offside rear footbrake reading low

rear number plate stained and front damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2006 104,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 103,979 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H8 JCR is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 71,557 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 H8 JCR, 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 27 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H8 JCR is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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