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R678 JPN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,189 mi
Last recorded38,189 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 JPN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,189 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of old age

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,951 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,981 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,486 miles

Offside rear tyre outer side wall is perished

Fail 12 Apr 2014 35,472 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall is perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,628 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 32,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 129,641 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 129,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,726 miles

slight gearbox oil leak from the nearside front cv gaiter

Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

rear exhaust silencer clamp in poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak from the nearside front cv gaiter

Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,593 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,593 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,833 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 24,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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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R678 JPN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R678 JPN, 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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What year was R678 JPN registered?

R678 JPN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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