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R422 SJR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,933 mi
Last recorded119,933 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 SJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 119,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI AND FRONT SUB FRAME AS ALL BEEN WELED AND BLACKED HEAVY FRONT SUB FRAME STILL LOOKS AND SOUNDS WEAK FUTURE FURTHER REPAIRS WILL BE REQ FOR INNER STRENGHTH TO CAR STRONG ADVISE TO FURTHER WELDING

Fail 10 Mar 2011 119,932 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 110,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,369 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 94,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,253 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 85,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJR, 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 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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