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R776 JMW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 JMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,380 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,904 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front fog light lense crack,

off side front fog light lense has is cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,906 miles

exhaust repaired

o/s rear brake slightly lower effort

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,425 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly persished

slight movement in o/s top strut bush when jacked up

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi slightly brocken

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

slight noise from n/s o/s front wheels

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,227 miles

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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R776 JMW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R776 JMW, 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 R776 JMW registered?

R776 JMW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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