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R638 CCY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,431 mi
Last recorded15,431 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 CCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 15,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 14,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,337 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 14,329 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 13,557 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,557 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,767 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,993 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 9,488 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 9,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,442 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 8,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slight crack !!!

nearside & offside front indicator light started to fade up !!!

rear number plate slightly crack !!!

Pass 16 Oct 2009 8,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 7,814 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 7,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front brake flex hose cracked & perished quite alot !!!!

nearside front tyre cracked & perished on side wall quite alot !!!!!

nearside rear tyre wall cracked & perished quite alot !!!!

rear exhaust section corrode & peeling off quite alot !!!!!

Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 7,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wall weak

rear service brake readings low

Fail 24 Nov 2006 7,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre wall weak

rear service brake readings low

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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R638 CCY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R638 CCY, 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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R638 CCY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R638 CCY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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