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R124 RDY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,296 mi
Last recorded93,296 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Pass 7 May 2016 84,062 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2016 84,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,509 miles

Oil leak

oil weap from offside drive shaft oil seal

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,979 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 64,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,737 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Fail 12 May 2011 56,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 56,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 52,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 47,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,326 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 30,158 miles

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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R124 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R124 RDY, 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 R124 RDY registered?

R124 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R124 RDY safe to buy?

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