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R419 JFS

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

130,841 mi
Last recorded130,841 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 JFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2010 130,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 108,395 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 108,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2007 97,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r door does not open from outside but does so readily from inside

Fail 31 Aug 2007 97,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r door does not open from outside but opens readily from inside

Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

front no. plate cracked.

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 90,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

front no. plate cracked.

oil leak

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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R419 JFS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R419 JFS, 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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What year was R419 JFS registered?

R419 JFS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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