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R237 DDX

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,194 mi
Last recorded111,194 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 DDX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 111,194 miles

N/s outer sill slightly corroded

N/s rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/s front tyre deteriorated (near fail)

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

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

Washers poor

Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,964 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 68,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,116 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,116 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn(original equipment type with plastic frame).

some play at n/s/front hub bearing.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,592 miles

exhaust centre section to cat mounting flange shows some corrosion and slight gas leakage.

n/s/r tyre is worn to approx 2.0mm at centre of tread.

o/s/front lower seat belt buckle is damaged but does not affect locking or release of seat belt chest strap.

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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R237 DDX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R237 DDX, 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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R237 DDX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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