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R839 JYJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,719 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Outer Sill has corrosion.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,719 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Outer Sill has corrosion.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,951 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 44,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 31,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/front wiper blade poor

Fail 19 Jun 2008 29,171 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/front wiper blade poor

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,631 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,868 miles

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

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

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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R839 JYJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R839 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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R839 JYJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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