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R383 NLJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,774 mi
Last recorded64,774 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,774 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear chassis box section is corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,302 miles

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

Wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,302 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,747 miles

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

sticker in swept area of screen but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,872 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,685 miles

nearside rear seat back lock loose

wiper blades worn

wiper spindles starting to sieze

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,640 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,633 miles

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,184 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

parking brake lever travel

Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 49,010 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall badly perished

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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R383 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R383 NLJ, 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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R383 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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