MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
front subframe rusting
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front brake disc rusting
both front brake disc rusting
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 VJO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 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 R198 VJO, 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 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R198 VJO registered?
R198 VJO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R198 VJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 VJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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