MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox oil leak
front brake discs wearing and corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
both rear tyres perishing
damp around n/s/f inner c/v gaiter
n/s/r tyre has nail in tread close to edge wont repair if leaking
scratch marks on windscreen
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air cleaner insecure could cause damage recommend secure
both rear tyres perishing
damp around n/s/f inner c/v gaiter
n/s/r tyre has nail in tread close to edge wont repair if leaking
scratch marks on windscreen
3 nails in n/s/r tyre recommend new
both front anti roll bar drop links rubbers severly perished recommend new
both front indicators slightly discoloured
damage on o/s/f sill
excess grease around c/v joint and wheel on o/s/f
n/s/r lamp lens damaged
rear number plate disfigured recommend new
scratch marks on windscreen
slight blow from rear silencer joint
very slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3 nails in n/s/r tyre recommend new
both front anti roll bar drop links rubbers severly perished recommend new
both front indicators slightly discoloured
damage on o/s/f sill
excess grease around c/v joint and wheel on o/s/f
n/s/r lamp lens damaged
rear number plate disfigured recommend new
scratch marks on windscreen
slight blow from rear silencer joint
very slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front disc contaminated with grease
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front disc contaminated with grease
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate becoming deteriorated
Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear number plate becoming deteriorated
nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen
offside front sill damaged
rear number plat slightly deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn
offside rear tyre worn
rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R816 NFE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R816 NFE, 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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R816 NFE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.
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