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R173 RRY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 RRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 117,812 miles

bonnet damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

bonnet damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 97,858 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre inner wall perished

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,350 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,338 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 70,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R173 RRY 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 66.7%.

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 R173 RRY, 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 R173 RRY registered?

R173 RRY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R173 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 RRY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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