MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1) Slight play in N/S/R Wheel bearing.
3) Rear exhaust support rubber worn.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
1) Slight play in N/S/R Wheel bearing.
2) N/S/F brake pads close to wear limit.
3) Rear exhaust support rubber worn.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1) Headlamps have poor visual quality due to OPAQUE headlamp glass.
2) Oil leaks from engine.
3) O/S/F driveshaft gaiter worn and deteriorating.
4) O/S/R Tyre on ( 2mm ).Legal limit is 1.6mm.
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s front tyres 2mm tread
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R761 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R761 GVV, 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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R761 GVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1998.
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