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R457 SJR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 SJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,234 miles

underbody rusty condition

Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,313 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs excessively worn on inner face

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,922 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,922 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 95,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 93,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front shocker leaking slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,057 miles

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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R457 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R457 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 R457 SJR registered?

R457 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R457 SJR safe to buy?

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