MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,549 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All front suspension bushes show signs of wear
Front dics slightly warped
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
N/S/F inner door handle damage sill opens from inside
O/S/R inner door handle damage does not open from inside
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/F inner door handle damage sill opens from inside
O/S/R inner door handle damage does not open from inside
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
N/S/F headlamp poor patern but within limts
N/S/R wiper torn
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear exhaust mounting worn
Slight tear to N/S/F wiper
corrosion to O/S/F sill (not perscribed area)
slight cracking to side wall of O/S/F tyre
slight damage to windscreen (wiper rash)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
N/S/R wiper torn
Rear exhaust mounting worn
Slight tear to N/S/F wiper
corrosion to O/S/F sill (not perscribed area)
slight cracking to side wall of O/S/F tyre
slight damage to windscreen (wiper rash)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R477 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R477 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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R477 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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