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R218 RRH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 RRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,555 miles

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 136,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 129,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,744 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 103,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 89,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 81,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R218 RRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R218 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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What year was R218 RRH registered?

R218 RRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R218 RRH safe to buy?

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