MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall outer
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall outer
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in nearside inner steering arm
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in nearside inner steering arm
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BATTERY IS INSECURE
CRACK NOTED ON SCREEN
HEADLAMP UNITS ARE DETERIORATING & AFFECTING IMAGES
N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN UNEVENLY & NOW CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINMIUM.
N/S INNER CV GAITER WEEPING
NOTE:; REAR BLADE HAS PERISHED
O/S REAR TYRE-WALLS DETERIORATED i.e..CRACKING/TEARING
Parking brake lever has side way movement required attention
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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BATTERY IS INSECURE
CRACK NOTED ON SCREEN
HEADLAMP UNITS ARE DETERIORATING & AFFECTING IMAGES
N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN UNEVENLY & NOW CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINMIUM.
N/S INNER CV GAITER WEEPING
NOTE:; REAR BLADE HAS PERISHED
O/S REAR TYRE-WALLS DETERIORATED i.e..CRACKING/TEARING
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both sides inner silles slightly rustyrusty
central seat belt not fitted at the time of the test
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
hub cap fitted at the time of the test
off sides rear tyre in poor condation
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides inner silles slightly rustyrusty
central seat belt not fitted at the time of the test
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
hub cap fitted at the time of the test
off sides rear tyre in poor condation
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
air bag light on
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
air bag light on
air filter insecured
offside front inner cv gaiter insecured
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight play in N/S/F road wheel
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight play to steering rack n/s
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R658 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R658 BAK, 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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R658 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 1998.
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