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R393 SLD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,590 mi
Last recorded69,590 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 SLD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,590 miles

battery insucre

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f brake ferrule startingo corrode

o/s outer c.v gaiter suspect small cut grease around gaiter

slight damage to n/s door mirror

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt catch

slight damaged to n/s under side of car

slight play to front seat belt archerage points

slight play to n/s/f seat

Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

battery insucre

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f brake ferrule startingo corrode

slight damage to n/s door mirror

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt catch

slight damaged to n/s under side of car

slight play to front seat belt archerage points

slight play to n/s/f seat

excive travle to n/s/f shockabsorber, intermitten lack of dampness effect, suspect faulty shock absorber. pass bouce test

Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,889 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger front seat insecure

front springs and shocks mismatched

Fail 5 Jan 2008 65,889 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger front seat insecure

front springs and shocks mismatched

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 63,594 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake lever comes up a bit high

o/s/r tyre starting to bulge

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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R393 SLD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R393 SLD, 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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R393 SLD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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