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R658 RCH

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,167 mi
Last recorded122,167 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 RCH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,167 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,357 miles

n/s and o/s front drop link rubbers in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2012 115,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s and o/s front drop link rubbers in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2011 109,995 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,995 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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R658 RCH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R658 RCH, 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 R658 RCH registered?

R658 RCH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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