MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber worn
footbrake weak o/s
o/s/f top strut mounting corroded
parking brake weak o/s
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn
footbrake weak o/s
o/s/f top strut mounting corroded
parking brake weak o/s
spare tyre soft
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
ferrules on nearside rear brake flexi
ferrules on offside rear brake flexi
offside steering rack slight play
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
ferrules on nearside rear brake flexi
ferrules on offside rear brake flexi
offside steering rack has slight play
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R853 JSG is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R853 JSG, 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 R853 JSG registered?
R853 JSG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 May 1998.
Is R853 JSG safe to buy?
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