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R211 CUD

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,933 mi
Last recorded108,933 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 CUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,933 miles

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

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

rear o/s indicator lense cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2010 108,933 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear o/s indicator lense cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,846 miles

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

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

front indicators fading white

front number plate dis-coloured

n/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f outer door handle intermitant inop

surface corrosion front chassis rails

Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,107 miles

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

nearside front strut damp

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,912 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion inner and outer sills and all susp mounts

Fail 20 Nov 2007 93,912 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,528 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 86,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 79,690 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R211 CUD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R211 CUD, 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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R211 CUD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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