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R636 SKH

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,691 mi
Last recorded177,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 SKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 177,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

trvel in handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2009 172,756 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 172,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 163,495 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SOME HEAVY SURFACE CORR.ON MECH.COMPONETS

Fail 24 May 2008 163,488 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SOME HEAVY SURFACE CORR.ON MECH.COMPONETS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 160,643 miles

n/s/f disc pitted

possible leak on n/s/r backplate

Fail 12 Jun 2007 160,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust blowing *2

n/s/f disc pitted.

n/s/r backplate wet.

unable to open o/s/r door.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 157,558 miles

both front discs worn

slight blow on exhaust rear box

Pass 24 Jun 2005 154,759 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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R636 SKH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R636 SKH, 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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R636 SKH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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