MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise air bag light on.
advise exhaust front pipe to intermediate pipe loose.
advise slight surface sratching on windsreen,not restricting view.
advise surface corrosion on offside front sill.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise air bag light on.
advise exhaust front pipe to intermediate pipe loose.
advise slight surface sratching on windsreen,not restricting view.
advise surface corrosion on offside front sill.
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wiper torn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R438 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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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What year was R438 SJR registered?
R438 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R438 SJR safe to buy?
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