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R277 DVU

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 91,150 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,150 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 80,373 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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 1 Sep 2006 63,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,001 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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R277 DVU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R277 DVU, 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 R277 DVU registered?

R277 DVU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R277 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 DVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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