MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,881 miAbove average mileage for this year
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minor distortion to front subframe on offside.
nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.
offside chassis member corroded at extreme rear.
offside door mirror glass damaged.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
engine leaking oil.
minor distortion to front subframe.
nearside front tyre tread low on oputer edge.
offside chassis corroded at extreme rear.
offside door mirror glass damaged.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
engine leaking oil.
exhaust blowing slightly.
minor distortion to front subframe.
nearside front tyre tread low on oputer edge.
offside chassis corroded at extreme rear.
offside door mirror glass damaged.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulb not working on centre brake light
rear tyres perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulb not working on centre brake light
rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R416 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R416 SMJ, 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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R416 SMJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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