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R362 ARD

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,187 mi
Last recorded87,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 ARD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,187 miles

Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,921 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,780 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,582 miles

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

n/s rack gaiter perrished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2012 61,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front droplinks are slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamp lenses are slightly faded

bothfront droplinks are slightly perished

front down pipe flexi slightly damadged

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front droplink bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2008 47,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 47,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2007 43,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 41,433 miles

1.Surface corrosion throughout front subframe assembly

Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,433 miles

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

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

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

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

1.Surface corrosion throughout front subframe assembly

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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R362 ARD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R362 ARD, 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 R362 ARD registered?

R362 ARD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R362 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 ARD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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