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R375 SWN

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 SWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,917 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,904 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine overheating.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,655 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre tread low.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 72,655 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre tread low.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,000 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Spare tyre tread low.

Windscreen chipped outside swept area.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Spare tyre tread low.

Windscreen chipped outside swept area.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,717 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear and spare tyres tread low.

Rear fog lamp switch worn.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,717 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear and spare tyres tread low.

Rear fog lamp switch worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,760 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.

Offside rear tyre valve cap missing.

Slight exhaust blow.

Spare and offside rear tyres wearing low.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,462 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres perished and wearing edges.

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,309 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,203 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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R375 SWN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R375 SWN, 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 R375 SWN registered?

R375 SWN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R375 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 SWN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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