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R556 SNR

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 SNR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,773 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 118,773 miles

Upper Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

both rear under car sill corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s rear sill corroding

n/s rear wheel arch coroding

passenger wiper split

speedometer not illuminated

windscreen damaged-outside swept area

Fail 25 Jan 2012 114,624 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

both rear under car sill corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s rear sill corroding

n/s rear wheel arch coroding

passenger wiper split

speedometer not illuminated

windscreen damaged-outside swept area

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,549 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front indicaters pale.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,971 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 67,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,164 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,809 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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R556 SNR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R556 SNR, 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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R556 SNR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R556 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 SNR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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