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R483 PHC

1998 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 PHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,657 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,149 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside outer c.v. boot appeare to be leaking

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight engine misfire

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front no. plate deteriorating

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight engine misfire

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,725 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust mounting weak

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 13 May 2009 71,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 59,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,274 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

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

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 19 May 2005 39,036 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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R483 PHC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R483 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 R483 PHC registered?

R483 PHC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R483 PHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 PHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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