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R315 JPG

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 JPG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 80,990 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 80,776 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 80,487 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,256 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 79,986 miles

front roll bar rubbers perished

front tyres perished

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 79,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

front roll bar rubbers perished

front tyres perished

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 79,986 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 79,986 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 May 2017 79,225 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 78,663 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2015 77,735 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 May 2014 75,654 miles

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

offside wiperblade split

Pass 17 May 2013 73,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 68,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,008 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 64,590 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 64,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 20 May 2008 62,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2008 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 60,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 56,248 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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R315 JPG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R315 JPG, 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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R315 JPG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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