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R42 RDY

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,602 mi
Last recorded101,602 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 101,602 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak from water pump

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,043 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 95,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,933 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,099 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2011 79,692 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 79,449 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,669 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,653 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 74,582 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 74,564 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 May 2008 66,447 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 66,447 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 54,527 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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R42 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R42 RDY, 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 R42 RDY registered?

R42 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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