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R703 BRJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 BRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2010 116,314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion o/s/f sill panel

washers need adjusting

Pass 23 Oct 2010 116,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion o/s/f sill panel

washers need adjusting

Pass 23 Oct 2009 110,145 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps deteriorated

front and rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2009 110,145 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamps deteriorated

front and rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2008 106,771 miles

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

both front tyres just legal

front number plate discoloured

n/s/f door latch interior handle missing

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2008 106,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres just legal

front number plate discoloured

n/s/f door latch interior handle missing

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2007 97,587 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 97,587 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 90,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 91,664 miles

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

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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R703 BRJ 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 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 R703 BRJ, 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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R703 BRJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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