MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust corroded
long hand brake travel
o/s/r tyre tread worn lumpy and uneven on inner edge
oil leak
slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
body work poor and dented in places
general surface rust to exhaust system in places
rear footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
body work poor and dented in places
general surface rust to exhaust system in places
rear footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres slight wear on inner edges
nearside rear footbrake efforts low and overall just legal
nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edges
surface rust to exhaust system in places
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres heavy wear on inner edges and overall nearing tread limits
footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
heavy wear and score marks on both front brake discs
oil leaks around engine areas
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres heavy wear on inner edges and overall nearing tread limits
footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal
heavy wear and score marks on both front brake discs
oil leaks around engine areas
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f steering arm slight play
o/s/r brake slight bind
rear brake balance just met
o/s slight play steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wipers poor condition
n/s door mirror missing
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f subframe crushed on under side
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R488 PJM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R488 PJM, 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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R488 PJM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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