MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advise both headlamp lenses misty
Advise surface corrosion on all brake discs and drums
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise both headlamp lenses misty
Advise surface corrosion on all brake discs and drums
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise both headlamp lenses misty
Advise surface corrosion on all brake discs and drums
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
air bag light on
both front tyres starting to scrub on inner edges
evidence of fuel stain at fuel tank and filter area
oil leak from n/s front inner joint area at gearbox
rear exhaust mounting perished to excess
reverse lights inop
slight corrosion at o/s outer sill
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
air bag light on
evidence of fuel stain at fuel tank and filter area
oil leak from n/s front inner joint area at gearbox
rear exhaust mounting perished to excess
reverse lights inop
slight corrosion at o/s outer sill
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air bag warning lamp staying on
front number plate in poor condition
slight bind n/s/r wheel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air bag warning lamp staying on
centre exhaust rusty
front number plate in poor condition
slight bind n/s/r wheel
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate starting to fade
reverse lights inop
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate slight discoloured
o/s rear tyre wear on edge
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 RJB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R73 RJB, 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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R73 RJB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.
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