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R833 JYJ

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,679 mi
Last recorded135,679 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f shock absorber has slightly reduced damping affect

repair to petrol tank

Pass 3 Apr 2012 128,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,325 miles

Fron t brake discs worn and corroding and brake pads worn low.

Nearside front inner door handle loose.

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 110,325 miles

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

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

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

Fron t brake discs worn and corroding and brake pads worn low.

Nearside front inner door handle loose.

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 105,163 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn low

stone chip to screen

Pass 14 May 2007 95,972 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 95,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 85,146 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R833 JYJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R833 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 R833 JYJ registered?

R833 JYJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R833 JYJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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