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R670 DVF

1998 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,635 mi
Last recorded103,635 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 DVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 90,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,662 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,573 miles

Both front windscreen wipoer blades worn and splitting

Both front brake discs degrading

Both headlamp lenses fogged/degrading

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from outer casings

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front and middle sections very rusty

Exhaust rear box hanger perished and splittin g

Front number plate degrading

Nearside front road spring very rusty

Nearside rear tyre badly perished, aged and worn to 2mm on outer tread shoulder

Offside front indicator faded slightly

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs degrading

Both front windscreen wipoer blades worn and splitting

Both headlamp lenses fogged/degrading

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from outer casings

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front and middle sections very rusty

Exhaust rear box hanger perished and splittin g

Front number plate degrading

Nearside front road spring very rusty

Nearside rear tyre badly perished, aged and worn to 2mm on outer tread shoulder

Offside front indicator faded slightly

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 53,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,987 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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R670 DVF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R670 DVF, 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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R670 DVF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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