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R299 PRG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 PRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 99,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

n/s o/s ouer sills corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 99,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

n/s o/s ouer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,492 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,488 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,121 miles

Brake discs pitted

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion to some components underside (exhaust,brake hose ferrules etc)

Corrosion underside to body and structure but not considered excessive at time of test

Front inner wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive at time of test and unable to asses fully due to covers

Headlamp covers and images worn

N/s/f ball joint has slight play

N/s/f suspension top mount has slight movement off load

N/s/r outer sill to wheel arch corroded and feels soft

O/s/f inner wing corroded and feels soft

Rear brakes imbalanced but inc and dec ok at time of test

Steering rack damp

Unable asses inner and outer sills fully due to sealer

Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 78,096 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 68,971 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 63,032 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,032 miles

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

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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R299 PRG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R299 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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R299 PRG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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