MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/rear arch corroded
rear brake check
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/rear arch corroded
rear brake check
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chips in windscreen
front number plate starting to disfigure
front shocks absobers starting to weep
rear wheel archs
slight noise to n/s rear wheel bearing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
chips in windscreen
front number plate starting to disfigure
front shocks absobers starting to weep
rear wheel archs
corrosion on nearside door step close to lower seat belt mount
nearside door mirror insecure
windscreen wipers do not self park
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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R308 JMW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R308 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 R308 JMW registered?
R308 JMW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R308 JMW safe to buy?
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