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R43 TEG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,691 mi
Last recorded157,691 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 TEG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 157,691 miles

both front discs pitted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 157,691 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front discs pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 157,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front subframe corroding.

n/s cv boot deteriorating.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 157,493 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front subframe corroding.

n/s cv boot deteriorating.

o/s/f tyre pressure low.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 150,759 miles

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

join between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s+n/s headlights deteriorating.

oil leak.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

poss slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 150,759 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

join between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

o/s+n/s headlights deteriorating.

oil leak.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

poss slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 139,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 123,262 miles

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

bad gear oil leak.

n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s headlights starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers/struts corroding.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 123,262 miles

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

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

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

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

bad gear oil leak.

n/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s headlights starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers/struts corroding.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 109,415 miles

gear oil leak.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 109,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gear oil leak.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,970 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 78,068 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R43 TEG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R43 TEG, 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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R43 TEG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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