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R285 ABK

1998 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,447 mi
Last recorded76,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 ABK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front signs of wear on brake discs and brake pads appear to becoming low?

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear signs of dampness on brake backplate

Offside door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower A zone (8.3.1a)

fuel smell in engine bay area

Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,185 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seatbelt will not secure to stalk buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welded repair (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever insecure loose to floor (3.1.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front signs of wear on brake discs and brake pads appear to becoming low?

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear signs of dampness on brake backplate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lower A zone (8.3.1a)

fuel smell in engine bay area

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades temp repaired .

slight misting of oil o/s rear brake area.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight misting of oil o/s rear brake area.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs badly lipped

both rear axle bushes becoming deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated, but not considered excessive at time of test

rear exhaust mount rubber becoming deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,302 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,012 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,212 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 57,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,013 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,622 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,490 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 33,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R285 ABK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R285 ABK, 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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R285 ABK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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