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PIL 2932

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,712 mi
Last recorded105,712 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 2932
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,712 miles

drivers door catch worn

heavey surface corrosion to underside of car

offside front inner and outer sill corroded not within perscribed area

Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers door catch worn

heavey surface corrosion to underside of car

offside front inner and outer sill corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,754 miles

drivers door latch worn(have to close door softly)

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

drivers door latch worn(have to close door softly)

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,508 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,118 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,665 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 75,665 miles

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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PIL 2932 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PIL 2932, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIL 2932 registered?

PIL 2932 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PIL 2932 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 2932 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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