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R630 LJW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,394 mi
Last recorded82,394 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 LJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2014 82,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front o/s fog lamp, lense broken

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,588 miles

Corrosion and rusting evident in rear chassis O/S,. rear wing and innerwing O/S and both front floors.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 79,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Corrosion and rusting evident in rear chassis O/S,. rear wing and innerwing O/S and both front floors.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,949 miles

Copper main brake pipe around tank loose and can catch

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

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

Offside front anti roll barf link bushes split and disfigured

Offside front fog lamp lense smashed

Slight movement in the drivers seat

Slight weep or greaseing oil present nearside front shock absorber

offside rear chassis and floors rusty and shailing

Fail 20 Oct 2012 76,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Copper main brake pipe around tank loose and can catch

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

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

Offside front anti roll barf link bushes split and disfigured

Offside front fog lamp lense smashed

Slight movement in the drivers seat

Slight weep or greaseing oil present nearside front shock absorber

offside rear chassis and floors rusty and shailing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 74,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear wheel arches rusty and shalling

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,630 miles

Sills and rear of sills rusty and blistering

Fail 23 Oct 2010 71,608 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sills and rear of sills rusty and blistering

Pass 31 Oct 2009 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both rear outer wheel arch

slight wear on service brake pedal anti slip pad pad

Fail 31 Oct 2009 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both rear outer wheel arch

slight wear on service brake pedal anti slip pad pad

Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,427 miles

17% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no spare wheel

slight surface corrosion on floor pans to inner o/s and n/s sill

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,163 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 50,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,258 miles

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

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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R630 LJW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R630 LJW, 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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R630 LJW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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