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R36 PAE

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,730 mi
Last recorded102,730 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 PAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 102,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 96,302 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,774 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 81,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,489 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 78,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,082 miles

n/s rack gaitor boot starting to crack

o/s front strut getting rusty

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight dampness starting round n/s front strut

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,250 miles

Front exhaust corroded

N/s/r coil spring damaged

N/s/r tyre close to limit

O/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges - inner edge bald

O/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Windscreen has minor scratches

Fail 9 Oct 2006 71,250 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R coil spring damaged

N/s/r tyre close to limit

O/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges - inner bald

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Windscreen has minor scratches

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

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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R36 PAE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R36 PAE, 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 R36 PAE registered?

R36 PAE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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