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R504 NLJ

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 NLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 110,015 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General underbody rust

Near side mirror lense cracked, but off side mirror and centre mirror ok

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,192 miles

Corrosion starting rear of n/s ssill aand wheel arch

Drivers seat not tipping forward

N/s/r tyre is perished and getting low on tread

O/s wiper is in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion starting rear of n/s ssill aand wheel arch

Drivers seat not tipping forward

N/s/r tyre is perished and getting low on tread

O/s wiper is in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,569 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,787 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 82,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,633 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,238 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,674 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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R504 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R504 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 R504 NLJ registered?

R504 NLJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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