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R249 DDX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,366 mi
Last recorded76,366 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 DDX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,366 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,362 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,543 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,539 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,151 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,255 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,660 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,658 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,927 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,169 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,454 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,940 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,923 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 36,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,747 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,790 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R249 DDX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R249 DDX, 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 R249 DDX registered?

R249 DDX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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