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R317 SEG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 SEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 81,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust hangers broken x2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded,floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

corroded front subframe

n/s/f CV boot slight leak, o/s/f CV boot perished

serious corrosion and insecure filler flap

Pass 11 May 2016 78,624 miles

Center exhaust hanger perished and o/s/f outer CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center exhaust hanger perished and o/s/f outer CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,089 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 74,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o s f tyre on 2mm,o s f lower ball joit slight play.

Pass 20 May 2014 70,602 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 70,541 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,196 miles

inner and outer sills corroded n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2012 62,082 miles

slight leak on n s f shocker,sills corroded.

Pass 3 May 2011 56,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 50,959 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 50,906 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 44,857 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 44,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

hand brake leaver has side to side play in it .

Pass 24 May 2008 39,447 miles

unable to check x2 rear seat belts as x2 child seats fitted

Fail 12 May 2008 39,213 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s wiper torn on end

Pass 14 May 2007 33,833 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 33,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 30,298 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R317 SEG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R317 SEG, 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 R317 SEG registered?

R317 SEG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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