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R677 NRU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 NRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,759 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear fog lamp switch starting to malfunction

Fail 16 Jun 2012 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,285 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 73,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,498 miles

advanced corrosion present to osr outer sillarea (seat belt/reaer suspension mount) ns outersill flange between b post and rear wheel arch. osr chassis leg (susspension mount). osr nsr wheel arch to chassis leg rails.

corrosion present to os outer sill near b post. osf nsf chassis legs,osf nsf floor pans and front sub frame.

exhaust systen poorley mounted but it is securley mounted

slight play detected at steering wheel rim, long travel at parking brake lever,ns head lamp aim on lower limit(unable to adjust),osr nsr tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,496 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion present to osr outer sillarea (seat belt/reaer suspension mount) ns outersill flange between b post and rear wheel arch. osr chassis leg (susspension mount). osr nsr wheel arch to chassis leg rails.

corrosion present to os outer sill near b post. osf nsf chassis legs,osf nsf floor pans and front sub frame.

slight play detected at steering wheel rim, long travel at parking brake lever,ns head lamp aim on lower limit(unable to adjust),osr nsr tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,036 miles

both front wipers in poor condition

corrosion present to nsr chassis leg/floor pan to inner wheel arch area

corrosion present to osr outer sill to wheel arch

osf shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,424 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 64,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2006 61,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2005 58,536 miles

both front tyres are 2mm across tread

Fail 6 May 2005 58,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 NRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R677 NRU, 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 R677 NRU registered?

R677 NRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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