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R829 JYJ

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,125 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking round sidewall

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre outerwall starting to crack ok when tested

Fail 8 Jul 2011 40,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre outerwall starting to crack ok when tested

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,238 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front drop link bushes split both sides

o/s/r tyre perised and cracked

rear axle bushes bonding come away

Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,238 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front drop link bushes split both sides

o/s/r tyre perised and cracked

rear axle bushes bonding come away

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,087 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,087 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,004 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge (3mm)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,143 miles

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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R829 JYJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R829 JYJ, 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 R829 JYJ registered?

R829 JYJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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