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R779 LJK

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 LJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,407 miles

nearside steering rack boot perished and starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,787 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,107 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs becoming corroded

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,802 miles

Frt sub frame in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Frt sub frame in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Discs Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,023 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,018 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,800 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,961 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 50,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 46,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 46,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R779 LJK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R779 LJK, 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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R779 LJK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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