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R299 JSC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 JSC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,232 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,708 miles

oil around engine/gearbox area

1 x offside washer jets inoperative but washers provide enough fluid to clear screen

1 x rear exhaust mounting perished

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perished/perishing

battery loose

condensation in nearside headlamp

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

nearside door needs to be slammed to close securely

nearside front floor pan area dented

previous repair to nearside outer sill

rear chassis corroded and holed(at rear bumper area)

rear wiper arm missing/removed

repair to area under offside front wing

small stonechip in windscreen

some/slight grabbing/juddering felt and found from rear brakes during brake test

top bushes on rear shock absorbers perished

vehicle,floor,chassis,sills,doors,arches corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x rear exhaust mounting perished

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

anti roll bar 'd' bushes perished/perishing

battery loose

condensation in nearside headlamp

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

nearside front floor pan area dented

nearside front passengers door does not close fully

oil around engine/gearbox area

previous repair to nearside outer sill

rear chassis corroded and holed(at rear bumper area)

rear wiper arm missing/removed

repair to area under offside front wing

small stonechip in windscreen

some/slight grabbing/juddering felt and found from rear brakes during brake test

top bushes on rear shock absorbers perished

vehicle,floor,chassis,sills,doors,arches corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advisory engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,228 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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R299 JSC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R299 JSC, 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 R299 JSC registered?

R299 JSC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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