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R538 SJR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 SJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 66,861 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 61,654 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap outer lid insecure.

Fail 24 May 2013 61,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap outer lid insecure.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,547 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,489 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,692 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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R538 SJR 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 R538 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 R538 SJR registered?

R538 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R538 SJR safe to buy?

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