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R823 MTO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 MTO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 103,138 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 103,120 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,786 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 101,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 92,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,694 miles

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Drivers seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Engine oil dip stick is broken in tube.

Nearside (non obligatory) mirror is broken.

Nearside front brake efficiency pulsates a little with wheel revolution. (likely disc fault)

Nearside steering track rod inner joint has some play. (close to mot limit)

Rear number plate is in poor condition and should be replaced.

Throttle pedal is very high.

Windscreen has several stone chips at nearside - within mot limit of 40mm.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 85,667 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Drivers seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Engine oil dip stick is broken in tube.

Exhaust emissions CO level at idle speed is very close to max limit.

Nearside (non obligatory) mirror is broken.

Nearside front brake efficiency pulsates a little with wheel revolution. (likely disc fault)

Nearside steering track rod inner joint has some play. (close to mot limit)

Rear number plate is in poor condition and should be replaced.

Throttle pedal is very high.

Windscreen has several stone chips at nearside - within mot limit of 40mm.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 79,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 79,405 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 79,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

advise offside rear door does not open from outsie

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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R823 MTO 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 45.5%.

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 R823 MTO, 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 R823 MTO registered?

R823 MTO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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