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R225 MSO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 MSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 79,522 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

offside front sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,767 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

poor underbody condition with evidence of corrosion in many places

Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,461 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 64,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 56,984 miles

both outer sills corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r hub corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake imbalance 21%

front pads gettin low

lower reading at n/s/r service brake

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

sump pan corroded & slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2005 56,984 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both outer sills corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r hub corroded

exhaust system corroded

front pads low

lower reading at n/s/r service brake

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

sump pan corroded & slight oil leak

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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R225 MSO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R225 MSO, 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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R225 MSO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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