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R439 JEV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 JEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,083 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres age cracked

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Mar 2013 78,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,937 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,790 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2012 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,241 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 72,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 67,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,856 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge stepped tread strong advise

Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,049 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,346 miles

chip in windscreen, rear lights slightly affected by indicators, front pads low.

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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R439 JEV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R439 JEV, 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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R439 JEV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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