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R359 JHW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,675 mi
Last recorded85,675 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 JHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,675 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,434 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,879 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r floor pan rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r floor pan rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel slightly high

n/s front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

o/s outer sill and rear wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s rear foot brake performance slightly low and noise from rear brakes on application

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 53,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,936 miles

nearside front coil spring rusty

slight perishing nearside front flexi brake hose

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,727 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,057 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R359 JHW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R359 JHW, 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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R359 JHW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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