MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlight aim beam patterns weak
brake fluid level slightly low
front discs and pads worn very low and need replacing ASAP
play in nearside inner steering arm joint
rear exhaust rubber mount perished/weak
slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mount
very slight harshness in offside rear road wheel when spun
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both headlight aim beam patterns weak
brake fluid level slightly low
front discs and pads worn very low and need replacing ASAP
play in nearside inner steering arm joint
rear exhaust rubber mount perished/weak
slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mount
very slight harshness in offside rear road wheel when spun
Both headlight beam patterns weak
Lip on both front discs wearing low
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both headlight beam patterns weak
Lip on both front discs wearing low
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s and n/s front brake disc worn
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
o/s and n/s front brake disc worn
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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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R243 FOT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R243 FOT, 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 R243 FOT registered?
R243 FOT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 1998.
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