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R314 TDD

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,266 mi
Last recorded80,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 TDD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stalk blocked (5.2.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,376 miles

aux belt very deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,325 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,014 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,313 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,307 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,681 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 39,049 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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R314 TDD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R314 TDD, 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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R314 TDD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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