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R286 JMW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 JMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,075 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,436 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,297 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,682 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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R286 JMW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R286 JMW, 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 R286 JMW registered?

R286 JMW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R286 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 JMW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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