MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,946 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres perished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear wiper blade split
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres perished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres perished
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
near/side rear tyre perished
rear number plate detiorated
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
near/side front wiper blade worn
near/side rear tyre perished
oil + coolent levels low
rear number plate detiorated
rear wiper blade split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre cracking in tread area.
Rear wiper split
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r tyre cracking in tread area.
Rear wiper split
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both front & rear number plates deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/s/r tyre perishing. 165/70x13"
Rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front & rear number plates deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers wiper blade poor,
O/s/r tyre perishing. 165/70x13"
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear wiper blade split.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate detiorating
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hand brake lever slightly loose
nrar side front door inner handle loose
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
hand brake lever slightly loose
nrar side front door inner handle loose
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R438 SDG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R438 SDG, 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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R438 SDG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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