MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edges (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edges (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ns front coil spring corroded
slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight deterioration to rear number plate
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ns front coil spring corroded
slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight deterioration to rear number plate
exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated
slight deterioration to rear number plate
some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust rear silencer mounting deteriorated
slight deterioration to rear number plate
some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight deterioration to rear number plate
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight deterioration to rear number plate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
front crossmember under radiator bent
ns headlamp lens deteriorated and beam pattern dull
os front inner cv boot split and leaking grease
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
front crossmember under radiator bent
ns headlamp lens deteriorated and beam pattern dull
os front inner cv boot split and leaking grease
ns headlamp lens faded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake lever travel long
minor deterioration to rear number plate
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake lever travel long
minor deterioration to rear number plate
ns headlamp lens faded
rear exhaust mounting rubber perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
blade missing off rear wiper
corrosion around exhaust joints
exhaust rear silencer mounting rubber perished and splitting
ns front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
blade missing off rear wiper
corrosion around exhaust joints
exhaust rear silencer mounting rubber perished and splitting
ns front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear exhaust mounting rubber perished and splitting
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear wiper blade split
windscreen chipped in drivers zone
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R81 BUK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R81 BUK, 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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R81 BUK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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