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R265 PRD

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,195 mi
Last recorded146,195 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 PRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 146,195 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 139,045 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nail in it

N/S/R wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre getting low on edges

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 129,058 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 129,058 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 119,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 109,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2005 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2005 95,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres starting to perish

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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R265 PRD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R265 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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R265 PRD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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