MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/f inner door handle damaged but still can open door
o/s/r brake binding slightly .Rear brake efforts slightly uneven
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
n/s/f inner door handle damaged but still can open door
o/s/r brake binding slightly .Rear brake efforts slightly uneven
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coolant level low
offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
both front anti roll bar bushes perished
n/s/r tyre worn
rear exhaust mount perished
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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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R271 DRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R271 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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What year was R271 DRJ registered?
R271 DRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R271 DRJ safe to buy?
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