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R688 JVW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,008 mi
Last recorded102,008 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 JVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,008 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 101,792 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)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

boot area loaded hampering inspection

both front indicators have some loss of colour

both headlight lens' deteriorating

o/s/r tyre shows cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,520 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2010 94,520 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

power steering drive belt cracking

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,038 miles

Oil leak

damage to windscreen outside swept area

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Fail 22 Jul 2008 83,004 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen outside swept area

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,265 miles

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

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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R688 JVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R688 JVW, 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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R688 JVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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