MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear coil spring getting weak
strong advise front brake discs show heavy lip and discolouration to inner surfaces
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brakes show small amount of out of balance readings
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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R238 HJV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R238 HJV, 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 R238 HJV registered?
R238 HJV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 July 1998.
Is R238 HJV safe to buy?
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