MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s mirror cracked and loose
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s mirror cracked and loose
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear chassis corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror cracked
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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
naerside mirror cracked
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
naerside mirror cracked
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R420 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 R420 ENY, 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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R420 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1998.
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