MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body underside getting corroded
exhaust getting deteriorated
nearside outer sill getting corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body underside getting corroded
exhaust getting deteriorated
nearside outer sill getting corroded
nearside front body outer sill getting corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front body outer sill getting corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in lower section of nearside 'a' pillar outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Corrosion n/s/f lower inner wing area
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/s/r under boot area corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres perishing
Rear tyres perishing
Corrosion n/s/f lower inner wing area
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/s/r under boot area corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side mirror slight damage - surface corrosion to rear suspension - slight perishing to rear tyres.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight damage to front door mirrors.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R851 FRL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R851 FRL, 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 R851 FRL registered?
R851 FRL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R851 FRL safe to buy?
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