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R679 RHP

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,092 mi
Last recorded110,092 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 RHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 110,092 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 110,073 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 108,996 miles

Corrosion round o/s/r wheel arch

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 108,931 miles

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

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

Corrosion round o/s/r wheel arch

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 107,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 107,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 103,775 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear mounting weak perished and splitting

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheels when rotated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,775 miles

exhaust rear mounting weak perished and splitting

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheels when rotated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,485 miles

exhaust system rear mounting weak

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn low and uneven

Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,485 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

exhaust system rear mounting weak

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn low and uneven

Pass 15 May 2010 85,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 84,572 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished and cracking

both rear axle mounts have play seperating from bonding

oil leak around engine

Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,272 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 75,272 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 20 May 2008 68,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 67,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag lihght on dash

Pass 5 May 2007 60,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 52,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 51,957 miles

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

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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R679 RHP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R679 RHP, 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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R679 RHP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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