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R637 JMA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 JMA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,891 miles

** nearside front outer sill holed and corroded **

** offside front cv joint knocking **

*** neaside front inner driveshaft on gearbox end looks worn also ***

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear exhaust elbow pipe blowing

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,891 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

** nearside front outer sill holed and corroded **

** offside front cv joint knocking **

*** neaside front inner driveshaft on gearbox end looks worn also ***

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear exhaust elbow pipe blowing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,633 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall damaged *** strong advice

Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,625 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre wall damaged *** strong advice

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,081 miles

both rear tyres slightly offshape

centre brake light partially works

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limts

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front door outer handle worn but opens with care

offside front driveshaft knocking on full lock

Fail 6 Jan 2012 76,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres slightly offshape

centre brake light partially works

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limts

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front door outer handle worn but opens with care

offside front driveshaft knocking on full lock

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,575 miles

Oil leak

discs pitted worn uneven

n/s rear tyre 2mm and sidewalls cracking and perishing

o/s front door handle sticking

Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

discs pitted worn uneven

n/s rear tyre 2mm and sidewalls cracking and perishing

o/s front door handle sticking

Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,043 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 60,570 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,229 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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R637 JMA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R637 JMA, 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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R637 JMA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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