MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R656 WHH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1998.
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