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R203 PMO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 PMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,132 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,111 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 77,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,789 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,754 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 70,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,100 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,326 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 63,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,380 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 60,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R203 PMO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R203 PMO, 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 R203 PMO registered?

R203 PMO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R203 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 PMO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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