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R82 RJB

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 RJB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 94,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft oil seal seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both front lower sills

slight vibration from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2018 93,987 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear - slight interference from direction indicators (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 93,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear - slight interference from direction indicators (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 93,089 miles

Oil leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Some corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

Fail 18 May 2017 93,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer missing - mounting deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Some corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

Pass 25 May 2016 92,111 miles

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

both front brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

both headlight lenses are slightly faded

both wiper blades are slightly worn

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

Pass 11 May 2015 90,900 miles

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link end bushes are starting to split

both headlight lenses are slightly faded

Pass 12 May 2014 89,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front anti roll bar end bushes are all starting to split (may need attention soon)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,534 miles

Oil leak

rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear Exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,015 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leaks n/s drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leaks n/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,639 miles

o/s body sill corrossion at front of sill

Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s body sill corrossion at front of sill

Pass 30 Jun 2010 800,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,089 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,456 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,922 miles

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 74,922 miles

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

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge close to leagal tread limit

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,756 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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R82 RJB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R82 RJB, 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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R82 RJB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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