MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
RBT: service brake only 54%
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper blade split
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Oil level low
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear tyre perished
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Oil level low
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks from engine and gear box
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks from engine and gear box
Corrosion developing on front brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R247 TRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R247 TRX, 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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R247 TRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1998.
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