MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,249 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n.s.r sill damaged
slight play n.s.f rack end
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
n.s.r sill damaged
slight play n.s.f rack end
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
damage to ns sill
steering rack damp
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R494 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R494 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 R494 SJR registered?
R494 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R494 SJR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R494 SJR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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