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R621 MOU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 MOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,727 miles

Battery loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Wheel arch corroding

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Wheel arch corroding

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Lens damaged

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

O/S/R Wheel arch corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in N/S Steering linkage (Inner joint?)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Lens damaged

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

O/S/R Wheel arch corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in N/S Steering linkage (Inner joint?)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 97,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front bumpstop broken

Nearside rear lamp broken

Rear exhaust support is broken but no danger of exhaust falling off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2010 97,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front bumpstop broken

Nearside rear lamp broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre wear patterns indicate tracking may need adjusting

engine oil leak

nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,737 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 83,225 miles

Exhaust centre bracket welds are broken.

N/S sterring rack gaiter is perished.

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Slight interferance on both rear light clusters.

Fail 13 Sep 2008 83,225 miles

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

Exhaust centre bracket welds are broken.

N/S sterring rack gaiter is perished.

O/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

Slight interferance on both rear light clusters.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,895 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front inner door handle missing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,367 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre crasking and wearing low

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2005 63,331 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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R621 MOU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R621 MOU, 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 R621 MOU registered?

R621 MOU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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