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R640 COR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,576 mi
Last recorded64,576 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 COR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,576 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,031 miles

BAD OIL LEAK , CLUTCH PEDLE RUBBER WORN , OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT WEAR , CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS , CORROSION IN REAR INNER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,031 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BAD OIL LEAK , CLUTCH PEDLE RUBBER WORN , OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT WEAR , CORROSION IN REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS , CORROSION IN REAR INNER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,913 miles

STONE CHIP IN ZONE A , CLUTCH PEDLE RUBBER WORN , OIL LEAK , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,913 miles

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

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

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

STONE CHIP IN ZONE A , CLUTCH PEDLE RUBBER WORN , OIL LEAK , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jan 2010

FRONT PADS LOW , CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 503 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT PADS LOW , CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,147 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rev counter n/w

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,271 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 41,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,880 miles

as original sheet

Fail 14 Oct 2006 32,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside rear brake slightly slow operating

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 5 Nov 2005 29,858 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 29,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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R640 COR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R640 COR, 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 R640 COR registered?

R640 COR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R640 COR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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