MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advise there is a 24% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside front tyre perished
offside & nearside front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
frot number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate cracked.
oil leak
some wheel trims fitted,un,able to fully inspect wheel fixings on those wheels.
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate cracked.
oil leak
some wheel trims fitted,un,able to fully inspect wheel fixings on those wheels.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R26 LAP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R26 LAP, 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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R26 LAP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.
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