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R248 PRG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,734 mi
Last recorded50,734 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 PRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,734 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 50,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,033 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 44,083 miles

CORROSION ON NS SILL.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,083 miles

CORROSION ON NS SILL.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,415 miles

off side and near side drive shaft outer boots loose

slight play in off side and near side steering rack track rods

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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R248 PRG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R248 PRG, 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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What year was R248 PRG registered?

R248 PRG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R248 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 PRG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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