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R632 BJA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,039 mi
Last recorded80,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 BJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,039 miles

Both front shocks misting slightly

Both rear shock upper casings corroaded , rear shock bushes cracking

Driver wiper splitting

Front and Rear brake ferruls corroded

Front brake discs pitted and worn

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

Off side front lower arm bushes cracking

Off side rear outer sill slight corroision

Off side tie rod has play

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,030 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front shocks misting slightly

Both rear shock upper casings corroaded , rear shock bushes cracking

Driver wiper splitting

Front and Rear brake ferruls corroded

Front brake discs pitted and worn

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

Off side front lower arm bushes cracking

Off side rear outer sill slight corroision

Off side tie rod has play

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,329 miles

Drivers seat has movemant

brake pipes corroded

front shocks damp

under body corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 78,329 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

front shocks damp

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,282 miles

Slight play in O/S rack

N/S/F Shock damp

N/S/F shock tyop mount play

O/S/F Shock damp

Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,282 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F Shock damp

N/S/F shock tyop mount play

O/S/F Shock damp

Slight play in O/S rack

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,291 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,726 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SEAT.

TEMPARY REPAIR ON EXHAUST BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,658 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 69,658 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,105 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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R632 BJA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R632 BJA, 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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R632 BJA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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