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R148 PRB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,300 mi
Last recorded125,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 PRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,300 miles

Bonnet stay cable broken

Drivers front seat frame contains slight play

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion

Front suspension struts showing corrosion

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber bodys corroded

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside front tyre worn low and offside front tyre worn to wear bar

Rear wiper blade split

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 May 2009 125,300 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet stay cable broken

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension struts showing corrosion

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber bodys corroded

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside front tyre worn low and offside front tyre worn to wear bar

Rear wiper blade split

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 119,865 miles

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

Under body and chassis corroded

Fail 16 May 2008 119,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chassis and sills corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2007 115,044 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 115,044 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,208 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 112,208 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R148 PRB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R148 PRB, 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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R148 PRB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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