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R662 PRG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,504 mi
Last recorded104,504 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 PRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 104,504 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 104,495 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 104,242 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT TO REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR WING VERY RUSTY

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,959 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 101,922 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 100,173 miles

offside front brake disc pitted.

offside front to rear brake pipe coirroded.

slight play steerig rack end joints.

starter fault.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 100,173 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded offside.

offside front brake disc pitted.

slight play steerig rack end joints.

starter fault.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 95,083 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 95,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R662 PRG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R662 PRG, 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 R662 PRG registered?

R662 PRG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R662 PRG safe to buy?

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