MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front discs pitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front discs pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
front subframe corroding.
n/s cv boot deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
front subframe corroding.
n/s cv boot deteriorating.
o/s/f tyre pressure low.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
join between centre/rear exhaust leaking.
n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.
o/s+n/s headlights deteriorating.
oil leak.
play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.
poss slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
join between centre/rear exhaust leaking.
n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.
o/s+n/s headlights deteriorating.
oil leak.
play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.
poss slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bad gear oil leak.
n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.
o/s+n/s headlights starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers/struts corroding.
oil leak.
rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bad gear oil leak.
n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.
o/s+n/s headlights starting to deteriorate.
o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers/struts corroding.
oil leak.
rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
gear oil leak.
o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.
oil leak.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
gear oil leak.
o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.
oil leak.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R43 TEG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R43 TEG, 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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R43 TEG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 1998.
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