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R593 JTM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 JTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,162 miles

n/s/r tyre low o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 114,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,625 miles

both beam pattern poor

osf sill rusty

osf tyre on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,834 miles

both beam pattern poor

front tyres on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both beam pattern poor

front tyres on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,263 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lamp beam patterns poor but visable

front sub frame corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front indicators faded

both front outer sills corroded+n/s rear

both front suspension roll bar link bushes worn

rear exhaust mount damaged/worn but secure

Fail 22 Sep 2010 105,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front indicators faded

both front outer sills corroded+n/s rear

both front suspension roll bar link bushes worn

rear exhaust mount damaged/worn but secure

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,549 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 100,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 90,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,928 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 74,924 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,510 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 67,510 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2005 56,505 miles

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

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

Nearside door inner handle broken but still operational.

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

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

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

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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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R593 JTM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R593 JTM, 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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R593 JTM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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