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R244 PRD

1998 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,751 mi
Last recorded103,751 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 PRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,751 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door inner door handle insecure

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 103,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door inner door handle insecure

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,020 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,631 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,631 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,373 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,370 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 88,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 81,194 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 81,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,919 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,819 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,686 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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R244 PRD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R244 PRD, 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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R244 PRD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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