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R477 PHC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,785 mi
Last recorded95,785 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,785 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

N/S C/V boot in slightly poor condition

O/S washer jet slightly poor

O/S/R brake back plate slightly damp, possible brake cylinder leakage, repair may be required

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small chip in front screen

Very slight play in O/S/F inner track rod

Fail 18 Nov 2010 95,659 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front number plate in poor condition

O/S washer jet slightly poor

O/S/R brake back plate slightly damp, possible brake cylinder leakage, repair may be required

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small chip in front screen

Very slight play in O/S/F inner track rod

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre in poor conditon

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2009 85,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre in poor conditon

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,534 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 80,514 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,567 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 71,567 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,389 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 62,262 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R477 PHC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R477 PHC, 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 R477 PHC registered?

R477 PHC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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