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R825 SJR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 SJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 84,936 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 84,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 82,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2011 82,445 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 80,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 80,310 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 76,575 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 74,994 miles

front discs wearing thin

front subframe corroding

front windscreen slightly marked

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear axle bushes starting to wear

rear lights slightly intermitting wiht hazards

Fail 3 May 2008 74,989 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs wearing thin

front subframe corroding

front windscreen slightly marked

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear axle bushes starting to wear

rear lights slightly intermitting wiht hazards

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear axle bushes splitting

r/ no plate discoloured

Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 67,054 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 SJR, 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 SJR registered?

R825 SJR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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