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R334 PUM

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 PUM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 84,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 77,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 72,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 72,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT NOT DISTORTING CHARACTERS AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OIL LEAK AROUND OIL FILTER AREA

OSR SERVICE BRAKE READING IS LOW AND MAY REQUIRE SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENT

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE BUT NOT DISTRTING CHARACTERS AT TIME OF TEST

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WASHER FLUID BOTTLE LEAKING DURING TEST

Pass 29 May 2008 69,215 miles

both front shockabsorbers are corroded.

o/s/f shock has light mist of oil.

Fail 28 May 2008 69,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shockabsorbers are corroded.

o/s/f shock has light mist of oil.

Pass 30 May 2007 54,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,878 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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R334 PUM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc 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 R334 PUM, 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 R334 PUM registered?

R334 PUM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R334 PUM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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