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R412 LJK

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,084 mi
Last recorded57,084 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,084 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,078 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,365 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

sills generally corroded

slight blow from exhaust join

slight imbalance of rear brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,348 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads appear worn

sills generally corroded

slight blow from exhaust join

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,472 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner & outer sills generally corroding

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,464 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner & outer sills generally corroding

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,367 miles

some corrosion under vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

some corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,107 miles

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside rear inner sill corroded

slight blow from centre exhaust join

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,405 miles

1 front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner sills corroded

noisy exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,405 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner sills corroded

noisy exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,749 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

frotn wheelbearings show signs of wear

surface cracks in all tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2008 49,749 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

frotn wheelbearings show signs of wear

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,952 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,188 miles

hairline cracks in o/s mirror

n/s driveshaft inner boot leaking

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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R412 LJK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green 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 R412 LJK, 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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R412 LJK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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