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R668 PRX

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 PRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 101,080 miles

rear exhaust box rubber split

front brake discs rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2022 101,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front brake discs rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

rear exhaust box rubber split

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,962 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front WASHER POOR

Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front WASHER POOR

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,583 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor rings both sides (1.6 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 87,813 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2013 73,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 71,870 miles

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 11 May 2011 69,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 57,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 50,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advanced wear and corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 30 May 2007 42,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,489 miles

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

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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R668 PRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R668 PRX, 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 R668 PRX registered?

R668 PRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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