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R247 RHN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,580 mi
Last recorded78,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 RHN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,580 miles

underside of vehicle corroded not excessive and undersealed

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 3 (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,501 miles

inner and outer sills inner wheel arches etc corroded parts welded and undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,197 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,177 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to front brake disc faces.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to front brake disc faces.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 73,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,039 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,869 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,825 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 71,825 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,690 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 RHN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R247 RHN, 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 RHN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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