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R219 UGC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,363 mi
Last recorded58,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,363 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault nearside front (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,045 miles

Mist of oil around servo possibly engine oil

Mist of oil power steering rack

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

there is a possibility of O/S/F brake discs can get contaminated by engine oil

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,994 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 50,974 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering track rod end outer ball joint dust cover has grease around it

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint has grease around it

Fail 9 Jun 2012 48,553 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorated

o/s steering track rod end outer ball joint dust cover has grease around it

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint has grease around it

Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,175 miles

Front sub-frame rusty

N/S/R tyre worn down to 3mm

O/S/R tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,035 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 42,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,429 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 36,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,380 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,380 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2005 30,470 miles

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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R219 UGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R219 UGC, 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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R219 UGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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