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R795 JPF

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,358 mi
Last recorded154,358 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 JPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 154,358 miles

Both sills and rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside front brake hose slightly perished.

Rear wiper blade split.

Travel in handbrake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 154,358 miles

Both sills and rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside front brake hose slightly perished.

Rear wiper blade split.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 151,240 miles

general corrosion to sills and chassis,but not into holes as yet

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 28 Mar 2014 151,240 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to sills and chassis,but not into holes as yet

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 16 Mar 2013 148,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2013 148,004 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2012 139,685 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches and both sills

Handbrake close to end of travel

Play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Mar 2012 139,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion to rear wheel arches and both sills

Handbrake close to end of travel

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,496 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Nearside wiper blade split

Roughness from rear wheel bearings

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2011 115,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Nearside wiper blade split

Roughness from rear wheel bearings

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,084 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Dampness to offside front shock absorber

Offside and rear wiper blades split

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,084 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Dampness to offside front shock absorber

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and rear wiper blades split

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,756 miles

Offside front suspension seal contaminated with grease

Slight play in offside front hub bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,245 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2008 57,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,692 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres perished

Handbrake high

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,114 miles

Slight leak from centre exhaust joint.

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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R795 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R795 JPF, 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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R795 JPF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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