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R211 RRH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 RRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,871 miles

1.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 2.surface corrosion of all floors sills and rear inner arches

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 2.surface corrosion of all floors sills and rear inner arches

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,008 miles

1.front brake discs poor and corroded 2.surface corrosion undersill lips

Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1.front brake discs poor and corroded 2.surface corrosion undersill lips

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,191 miles

1.n/s rear tyre scuffed off on edges 2.front brake discs corroded on inner face 3.surface corrosion of rest of floors and jacking points 4.damage to n/s rear light unit 5.rear bumper loose

6.surface corrosion front to rear and o/s rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2012 97,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

1.n/s rear tyre scuffed off on edges 2.front brake discs corroded on inner face 3.surface corrosion of rest of floors and jacking points 4.damage to n/s rear light unit 5.rear bumper loose

6.surface corrosion front to rear and o/s rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,308 miles

1.oil leaks 2.slight blow on front exhaust 2.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,306 miles

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

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

1.oil leaks 2.slight blow on front exhaust 2.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,576 miles

1.heavy surface corrosion of o/s rear brake pipe 2.long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1.heavy surface corrosion of o/s rear brake pipe 2.long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Feb 2009 92,093 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 92,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2006 89,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 RRH, 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 RRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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