MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
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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R219 MEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R219 MEC, 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 R219 MEC registered?
R219 MEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R219 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R219 MEC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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