MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bad oil leak on engine, looks like head gasket
front exhaust pipe is weak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bad oil leak on engine, looks like head gasket
front exhaust pipe is weak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
offside front cv boot slight leak
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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R321 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R321 SMJ, 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 R321 SMJ registered?
R321 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 1998.
Is R321 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R321 SMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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