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R656 RJH

1998 Renault Clio

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 RJH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,508 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 127,508 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner door handle damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2019 110,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,165 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle is not working

Fail 9 Apr 2018

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre rear seat belt buckle is not working

Rear exhaust mount has perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,293 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,245 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM POORLY FITTED

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

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR WIPER BLADE U/S

WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 14 Mar 2017 108,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Pedal rubber worn through to metal. (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure Insecure to offside. (6.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level Brake pedal feels spongy and poor in operation. (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

All exhaust system rubbers perishing and rear box twisted.

Clutch pedal rubber worn to excess.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Door mirror semi-insecure and secured with duct tape.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

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

Recommend full brake inspection.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,036 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but still supporting exhaust at present

number plate lamp slightly dull

Fail 14 Apr 2016 106,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but still supporting exhaust at present

number plate lamp slightly dull

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,761 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre treads wearing low 3mm

park brake lever base slightly loose

Fail 17 Feb 2015 101,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre treads wearing low 3mm

park brake lever base slightly loose

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,678 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts retracting slow / accepted to min std at the time of test

due to exh blow emission readings not definate . hence unable to assertain correct readeings . once exh is rectified readings on emissions will be possible

nsf cv gaiter needs replacing

nsf ext mirror temp repaired but stable

rear middle seat belt stalk anchorage seems loose but design feature it seems / allowing a little swivel

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,715 miles

O/S OUTER CV BOOT LEAKING

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,715 miles

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

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

O/S OUTER CV BOOT LEAKING

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,996 miles

ns outer cv boot has a pin hole and may require replacement soon

Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,969 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres are worn close to limit ns 1.6mm os 2.5mm 165/70/13t and will require replacement

Exhaust rear box baffles are rattling[ new exh required ]

ns outer cv boot has a pin hole and may require replacement soon

rear exhaust mount has become very soft and requires replacement

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,270 miles

anti roll bar drop links becoming poor

os rear coil spring becoming poor and rusty

rear tyres wearing low 2,5 mm

Fail 3 Jan 2012 88,270 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

anti roll bar drop links becoming poor

os rear coil spring becoming poor and rusty

pin hole in ns outer cv boot

rear box baffles loose

rear tyres wearing low 2,5 mm

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,470 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 82,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,882 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Jan 2009 75,881 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)

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,207 miles

advise front break discs worn †advise slight cracking of front c v gaiters †advise slight lift in o/s lower ball joint

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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R656 RJH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R656 RJH, 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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R656 RJH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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