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R344 PUM

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 PUM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 105,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f body sill

corrosion to rear road springs

n/s/f and o/s/f arb bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre cracking

play in o/s steering inner rack arm

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,619 miles

air bag light on

battery loose

top coloum steering wheel bush slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2012 101,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

battery loose

top coloum steering wheel bush slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

battery insicure

front window screen slightly scrached

o/s and n/s front tyres down to leagal limits

object on the mirror

the bonnet dosent close properly

Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,230 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,230 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

raer number plate discolering

Pass 23 May 2008 86,988 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 86,988 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 79,086 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 68,641 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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R344 PUM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R344 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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R344 PUM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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