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R677 DVF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 DVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 119,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to age crack.

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged - not affecting lights.

Oil leak ()

Petrol filler flap loose - Not insecure.

Rear Both rear arches heavily corroded but not holed.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,436 miles

Bulbs out in speedo display

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filler flap hinge to body very corroded and nearly fallen off

Near side front lower wish bone bushes deteriated

Off side front jacking point corroded near outer sill

Off side front outer cv boot leaking grease around inner clip area

Off side rear light unit damaged

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

Play in off side front inner steering joint

Rear exhaust on temperary mount

Rear tyres slightly distorted

Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Slight exhaust blow on back joint

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Small cuts in off side rear tyre and close to limit

coil spring corroded Lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bulbs out in speedo display

Front number plate cracked

Fuel filler flap hinge to body very corroded and nearly fallen off

Near side front lower wish bone bushes deteriated

Off side front outer cv boot leaking grease around inner clip area

Off side rear light unit damaged

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

Play in off side front inner steering joint

Rear exhaust on temperary mount

Rear tyres slightly distorted

Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Slight exhaust blow on back joint

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Small cuts in off side rear tyre and close to limit

Fail 26 Aug 2016 113,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Requires new head lamps too deteriated (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan at seat anchorage (5.2.6)

Anti roll bar bushes perished

Bulbs out in speedo display

Cuts in off side rear tyre treads and getting close to limit

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Near side front lower suspension bushes worn

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

Off side front cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear exhaust mount missing and temp rubber fitted,sight blow on joint also

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

fuel filler neck heavilly corroded around cap and fuel flap loose

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,990 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,872 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 72,197 miles

signs of leak from offside front shock absorber

Fail 24 May 2011 72,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,404 miles

rear silencer mounting rubber weak

signs of fluid leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,834 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 55,187 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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R677 DVF 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 63.2%.

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 R677 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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R677 DVF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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