MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
nearside front inner door handle insecure but opens door
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
nearside front inner door handle insecure but opens door
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear flexi hose mounting braket loose
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside sill panel corroded.
Power steering leak at resevoir area.
Rear and front number plates discoloured.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside sill panel corroded.
Power steering leak at resevoir area.
Rear and front number plates discoloured.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front fog lights broken
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front fog lights broken
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R601 MFW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R601 MFW, 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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R601 MFW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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