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R264 DRJ

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,887 mi
Last recorded88,887 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 DRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 88,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 88,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front windscreen has light scratches from wipers.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

exhaust clamp corroded.

handbrake lever loose but secure.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,574 miles

small piece missing from n/s front and rear spring

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,659 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 32,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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R264 DRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R264 DRJ, 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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R264 DRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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