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R641 PTN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,168 mi
Last recorded42,168 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 PTN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,146 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 42,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components and front subframe

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

wear to suspension bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2018 41,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main brake pipe area underbody (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components and front subframe

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

wear to suspension bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,110 miles

colour front indicators just acceptable.

corrosion front sub-frame.

corrosion shock absorbers.

n/s/r tyre 3mm.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrosion.

wear suspension bushes.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,507 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,507 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 19 Nov 2015 40,132 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,636 miles

o/s/f cv gater poor condition

o/s/r light damaged

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

body damage

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to sump pan

corrosion to suspension components

front wishbone bushes poor condition

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm uneven wear

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,913 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion front sub-frame.

corrsion sump pan.

corrsion suspension components.

slight body damage.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,218 miles

corrsion suspension component.

slight corrsion to exhaust.

slight tread run out rear tyres.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,581 miles

corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

rear wheel arches poor condition

slight corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

rear wheel arches poor condition

slight corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,695 miles

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f c,v gaiter poor condition

n/s/f coil spring poor condition

n/s/r wheel arch poor condition

surface rust to main and front brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,063 miles

c,v gaiters poor condition

corrosion to front coil springs

exhaust front pipe poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,218 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,501 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.N/S OUTER C/V GAITER POOR CONDITION.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,789 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,812 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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R641 PTN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R641 PTN, 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 R641 PTN registered?

R641 PTN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R641 PTN safe to buy?

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