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R830 JAF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 JAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,676 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner side brake disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 104,588 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 104,588 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,591 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,464 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly perished

Rear axle outer bushes slightly perished

Rear flexi-brake pipe ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2006 84,137 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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R830 JAF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R830 JAF, 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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R830 JAF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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