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P88 URD

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 URD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,320 miles

nearside park brake effort getting weak

offside rear light outer lens missing

offside washer weak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,983 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

drivers interior door handle broken but can still fuction as intended

offside front wiper blade split

rear axle mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

signs of both front tyres fowling inner wheel arches

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,966 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

drivers interior door handle broken but can still function as intended

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

rear axle mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

tracking seriously misalgned

Fail 5 Nov 2010 82,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

drivers interior door handle broken but can still function as intended

front brake discs scored

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

rear axle mounts deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,029 miles

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

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

nearside front outer side wall damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2009 78,020 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front outer side wall damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,502 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 76,502 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,410 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 58,943 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 58,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P88 URD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey 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 P88 URD, 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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P88 URD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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