MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
near side front headlamp beam image weak.
near side front tyre outer side wall shows dmagae/is scrubbed.
near side rear brakes are binding on.
near side rear tyre is perished.
off and near side front service brakes show fluctuation.
off side front tyre inner and outer side walls are scrubbed.
off side rear tyre outer side wall shows play.
parking brake lever shows extensive travel.
parking brake lever shows side to side play.
rear exhaust rubber mounting shows deterioration and is not fully supporting the exhaust system.
unable to observe brake fluid level.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
air bag light on
front brake discs worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front brake discs worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.
off and near side rear tyres tread are worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm,show uneven wear and are out of shape.
parking brake lever shows side to side travel.
rear exhaust rubber mounting shows deterioration and is not fully supporting the exhaust system.
rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.
see previous advisory reguarding front brake imbalance
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.
off and near side rear tyres tread are worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm,show uneven wear and are out of shape.
parking brake lever shows side to side travel.
rear exhaust rubber mounting shows deterioration and is not fully supporting the exhaust system.
rear service brakes show increase/decrease imbalance.
suspect that the near side front suspension coil spring is incomplete.
various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.
front discs worn
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front discs worn
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R216 HPU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R216 HPU, 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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R216 HPU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 1998.
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