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R652 DJN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 DJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,611 miles

engine mounting worn

front brake disc poor

Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mounting worn

front brake disc poor

no emission test due to exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,134 miles

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

o/s front tyre getting poor

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,134 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s front tyre getting poor

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,245 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,069 miles

both no plates getting poor

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,069 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both no plates getting poor

Fail 6 Jan 2012 43,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre slight cracking on tread face

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,674 miles

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

o/s front tyre slight cracking on tread face

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,009 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,009 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,019 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 34,019 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 30,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,744 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,801 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 27,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 24,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front 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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R652 DJN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R652 DJN, 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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R652 DJN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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