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R247 PRD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,507 mi
Last recorded111,507 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 PRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,507 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,978 miles

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 107,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,708 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 104,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,808 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,456 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,456 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,197 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 73,484 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,511 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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R247 PRD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R247 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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R247 PRD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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