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R210 TVP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,787 mi
Last recorded93,787 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 TVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 93,111 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,111 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,460 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,583 miles

Both front coil springs corroding.

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

Clutch pedal heavy.

Corrosion to both N/S & O/S body sills.

Front number plate cracked.

N/S steering rack boot starting to perrish.

N/S/R brake slightly binding but just within M.O.T. limits.

O/S/F seat worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Recommend N/S/R brake soon checked.

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to 'Cat' box union.

Tempory repair made to secure O/S headlight bulb.

Various oil weeps from engine & gearbox.

Various surface corrosion to vehicle structure.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,179 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 79,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,832 miles

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

Front bumper skirt adrift.

N/S/R brake slightly binding & squeaking.

O/S/R tyre badly worn/cracking in sidewall & worn to ware bands (155/70x13).

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspect front brake pads low.

Various oil weeps from engine & gearbox.

suspect slight play in O/S steering rack.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 70,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 70,588 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil weeps from o/s pf engine & around gearbox selector. †Rear wiper blade u/s.

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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R210 TVP 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 53.8%.

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 R210 TVP, 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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R210 TVP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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