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R225 UGC

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,494 mi
Last recorded141,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,494 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 141,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 136,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 130,297 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 130,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Coolant leak

exhaust hanger rubbers split .exhaust clamp loose

front brake discs corroded

unable to test emmisions engine water leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front breaks in poor conditsion

Pass 10 Nov 2009 108,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 108,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings noisy

n/s/f brake pad appears low

Fail 5 Nov 2008 98,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings noisy

n/s/f brake pad appears low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,197 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 84,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front number plate cracked and discoloured

front wipers not clearing screen 100%

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

rear wiper split

various stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2005 76,588 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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R225 UGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R225 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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R225 UGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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