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R642 PTN

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,386 mi
Last recorded52,386 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 PTN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,386 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill area repaired and covered in underseal stopping corrosion assessment

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sill area repaired and covered in underseal stopping corrosion assessment

Fail 27 Feb 2019 52,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill area repaired and covered in underseal stopping corrosion assessment

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sill area repaired and covered in underseal stopping corrosion assessment

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front (2.4.G.1)

Offside and Nearside front inner wings corroded slightly

Sills heavily undersealed making assessment of quality of repairs difficult.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg over driveshaft area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front and Nearside inner wings corroded

Outer and Inner sills heavily undersealed making full corrosion assessmnet difficult

Fail 21 Feb 2017 50,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded McPherson Strut Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg over driveshaft area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front and Nearside inner wings corroded

Outer and Inner sills heavily undersealed making full corrosion assessmnet difficult

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,919 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and Nearside sills corroded slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,541 miles

Both sills corroded at rear and edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,162 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,349 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,426 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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R642 PTN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R642 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 R642 PTN registered?

R642 PTN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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