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R505 TRH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 TRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2013 93,465 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to split

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the edges and just on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,540 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre is getting low at 2mm

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to crack

o/s and n/s rear sill ends are showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to the limit

Fail 16 Jul 2012 89,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light on

n/s/r tyre is getting low at 2mm

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to crack

o/s and n/s rear sill ends are showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to the limit

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 82,364 miles

Centre Front Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

arb bushes splitting

front brake discs very pitted and scored

front shocker bodys very rusty, power steering belt shreded, timing belt ?

front subframe very rusty and corroded on surface

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 75,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,511 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,384 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 54,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R505 TRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R505 TRH, 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 R505 TRH registered?

R505 TRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R505 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 TRH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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