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R612 JCD

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,284 mi
Last recorded55,284 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 JCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,497 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear weel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre has a nail also cracked/perished

Fail 3 Jan 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre has a nail also cracked/perished

Pass 4 Jan 2014 42,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 42,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,479 miles

Exhaust system corroding around joints

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,137 miles

item removed from interoir mirror for mot

small cracks in both rear tyres

small damage to front no plate

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,334 miles

small chip in front no plate

Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,334 miles

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

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

small chip in front no plate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,815 miles

small chip in front no plate

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,357 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge /tread 4mm

nearside front seat belt stalk bent

small chip in front no plate

small play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,554 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 20,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front blades starting to split

nearside front seat belt stalk outer cover slight damage /stalk bent /working ok

Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R612 JCD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R612 JCD, 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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R612 JCD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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