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R387 SRH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 SRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,519 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres deteriorated

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres deteriorated

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 83,902 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 83,902 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 81,310 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 81,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 75,604 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 70,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre tread low on edge

slightplay in both large rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,325 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 57,534 miles

Nearside front brake disc is corroded.

Pass 12 May 2006 53,183 miles

both large rear axle bushes splitting

n/s/f anti-roll bar link in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2006 53,183 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both large rear axle bushes splitting

n/s/f anti-roll bar link in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

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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R387 SRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R387 SRH, 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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R387 SRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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