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R825 JNS

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,244 mi
Last recorded85,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 JNS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 85,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,060 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 84,060 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,313 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 83,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boot full

both front outer c/v joints noisy

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread and sidewalls

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs corroded

spare tyre flat and spare wheel badly damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2006 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boot full

both front outer c/v joints noisy

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread and sidewalls

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs corroded

spare tyre flat and spare wheel badly damaged

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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R825 JNS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R825 JNS, 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 R825 JNS registered?

R825 JNS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R825 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 JNS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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