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R257 RRH

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,140 mi
Last recorded51,140 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 RRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Oil leak

airbag light on indicating system fault

intermittent rattling from engine

osr door will not unlock/open

rear axle tyres 155,s front axle tyres 165,s

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,874 miles

headlight aim patterns slightly difused/lens misty

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar link bushes/rubbers splitting/worn

slight distortion on o/s front brake and n/s handbrake

Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,874 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

headlight aim patterns slightly difused/lens misty

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar link bushes/rubbers splitting/worn

slight distortion on o/s front brake and n/s handbrake

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,117 miles

air bag warning light on

front brake balance slightly uneven

slight play/wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,117 miles

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

slight play/wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,770 miles

centre exhaust bracket weak/corroded

front indicators faded

n/s front antiroll bar link bushes slight splitting

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy/worn

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,036 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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R257 RRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R257 RRH, 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 R257 RRH registered?

R257 RRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R257 RRH safe to buy?

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