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R143 DAH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 DAH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,248 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrossion on bonnet near bonnet hinge

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,787 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 88,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear outer sill/arch slightly corroded

Offside headlight glass slightly insecure at bottom

Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,163 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Small chip in offside headlight

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,163 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Small chip in offside headlight

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 76,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,800 miles

Small chip in windscreen outside zone's A & B

Fail 12 Mar 2007 75,800 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split.

Small chip in windscreen outside zone A & B.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,824 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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R143 DAH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R143 DAH, 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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R143 DAH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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