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R477 PVJ

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,916 mi
Last recorded76,916 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 PVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near and offside rear chassis corrosion holes.

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,500 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE UNABLE TO INSPECT AT CENTRE,PLASTIC COVER FITTED OVER PIPE

CORROSION ON O/S INNER SILL PANEL BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

HOLES IN O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS,BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE UNABLE TO INSPECT AT CENTRE,PLASTIC COVER FITTED OVER PIPE

CORROSION ON O/S INNER SILL PANEL BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

HOLES IN O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS,BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,801 miles

O/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

PERISH MARKS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,592 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres deteriorated slightly

nearside rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,713 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 47,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,331 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 43,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R477 PVJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

R477 PVJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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