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R336 TDD

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 TDD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 119,597 miles

front brake pads look wearing low

Fail 6 Feb 2012 119,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads look wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight noise n/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 115,574 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight noise n/s/r wheelbearing

Bonnet secondary catch faulty (seized)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2009 105,857 miles

both headlights near definition limit

brake fluid on minimum level

offside front inner brake pad worn low

wear in front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,074 miles

nearside front shock absorber weeping slightly

rear exhaust mount deteriorated slightly

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in hand brake lever

slight staining on both rear back plates

Fail 4 Feb 2008 96,074 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber weeping slightly

rear exhaust mount deteriorated slightly

slight interaction on rear lights

slight staining on both rear back plates

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,962 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 78,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 75,342 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,636 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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R336 TDD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R336 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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R336 TDD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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