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R63 SSA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,311 mi
Last recorded81,311 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 SSA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,311 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 81,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 81,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 73,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,582 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre section damaged

front tyres starting to wear to edge

lower efforts to nearside rear service and park brakes

nearside headlamp unit condensated

nearside rear lamp lens dulled

nearside rear outer sill area damaged

offside front seat shows small amount of insecurity

park lever a little high on application

small amount of movement to steering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2007 66,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lamp lens dulled

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre section damaged

front tyres starting to wear to edge

lower efforts to nearside rear service and park brakes

nearside headlamp unit condensated

nearside rear outer sill area damaged

offside front seat shows small amount of insecurity

park lever a little high on application

small amount of movement to steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,370 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 58,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front service brakes show 23% in balance

lower effort to nearside park brake

Pass 13 Dec 2005 50,106 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 50,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R63 SSA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R63 SSA, 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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R63 SSA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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