MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres are perished
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R489 NLJ, 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 R489 NLJ registered?
R489 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R489 NLJ safe to buy?
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