MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Different size tyres on front to back.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Slight damage to nearside door mirror.
Slight side movement on handbrake lever.
Wopers split.
Different size tyres on front to back.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight damage to nearside door mirror.
Slight side movement on handbrake lever.
Wopers split.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
front screen scratched out side zone a
air bag warning lamp staying on
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning lamp staying on
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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R286 NFV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R286 NFV, 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 NFV registered?
R286 NFV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.
Is R286 NFV safe to buy?
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