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R137 RDY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,783 mi
Last recorded112,783 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

cv grease around n/s/f hub area

damage to o/s/f sill area

n/s and o/s headlight beam pattern poor

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,596 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,613 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have started to deteriorate.

Headlamps starting to go opauqe

l.s.v stiff in operation.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,473 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes have started to deteriorate.

Headlamps starting to go opauqe

l.s.v stiff in operation.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,106 miles

O/S/R door hard to open

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 90,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R door hard to open

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 59,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 50,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R137 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R137 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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R137 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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