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R340 DJA

1998 Renault Clio

Bronze Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

134,824 mi
Last recorded134,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 DJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 134,824 miles

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

Fail 15 Jul 2011 134,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2010 128,843 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light is on

both front tyres are perished

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2010 128,843 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light is on

both front tyres are perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 110,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 110,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch needs looking at,

smell ,of petrol under car ,cannot see any leaks though

Pass 21 Jun 2008 103,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 20 Dec 2007 103,147 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in o/s track rod to rack

Pass 12 Jul 2006 93,027 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 93,019 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R340 DJA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Bronze with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R340 DJA, 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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R340 DJA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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