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R363 JHW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 JHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,046 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2013 98,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,937 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 94,906 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

2 pin holes os outer cv boot

front brake discs and pads wearing near limits

nsf inner cv boot leaking gear oil

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,390 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,996 miles

light corrosion in both rear wheel arches

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,821 miles

offside gaiter joint split

Fail 21 Jun 2008 76,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 70,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 58,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 58,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R363 JHW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R363 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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R363 JHW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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