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R422 BRJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,248 mi
Last recorded75,248 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 BRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator belt cracked

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner and outer braking surfaces

catalytic converter joints badly corroded

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn through

damage to nearside of vehicle door and rear panel

nearside front chassis rail badly corroded

nearside front inner and outer sill badly corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

nearside rear chassis rail badly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perished in tread and sidewalls 155/70/13t

offside front chassis rail badly corroded

offside rear chassis rail badly corroded

rear tailgate damaged nearside

rear wiper blade split

top up coolant for emissions teat

top up coolant for emissions test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,707 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer braking surfaces

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn through

exhaust catalytic converter corroded at joints

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front outer sill to floor badly corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

nearside rear chassis to lower panel corroded

nearside rear outer sill to inner sill badly corroded but not holed

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front outer sill to floor badly corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

offside rear chassis to lower panel corroded

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

tailgate has damage at nearside rear

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,705 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer braking surfaces

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn through

exhaust centre and front section including catalytic converter badly corroded and blowing slightly from joints

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front outer sill to floor badly corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

nearside rear chassis to lower panel corroded

nearside rear outer sill to inner sill badly corroded but not holed

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front outer sill to floor badly corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

offside rear chassis to lower panel corroded

rear registration plate starting to de-laminate

tailgate has damage at nearside rear

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,938 miles

both front brake discs corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip provision wearing through

exhaust centre and front section including catalytic converter badly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished 155/70/13t

nearside sill has corrosion front to rear on seam

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear registration plate de-laminating

tailgate damaged at nearside rear

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front brake discs corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip provision wearing through

exhaust centre and front section including catalytic converter badly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished 155/70/13t

nearside sill has corrosion front to rear on seam

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear registration plate de-laminating

tailgate damaged at nearside rear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn through

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished 155/70/13t

nearside sill has corrosion at front and rear on seam

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

rear registration plate starting to de laminate

tailgate damaged at nearside rear

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn through

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished 155/70/13t

nearside sill has corrosion at front and rear on seam

offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not a prescribed area

rear registration plate starting to de laminate

tailgate damaged at nearside rear

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,624 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 69,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,071 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 68,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermitant fault on headlamp switch

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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R422 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R422 BRJ, 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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R422 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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