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R681 RSP

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,627 mi
Last recorded76,627 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 RSP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 72,137 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,932 miles

both frt shocks damp

both frt wipers torn

frt discs heavly corroded

o/s/f wheel slightly rough

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both frt shocks damp

both frt wipers torn

frt discs heavly corroded

o/s/f wheel slightly rough

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,594 miles

slight leak at exh. join

Fail 11 Jul 2008 65,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

frt discs starting to corroed

o/s/f shock damp

slight alt squeel

slight leak at exh. join

water plug at floor starting to corroed

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,712 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 63,663 miles

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

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

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

alt belt squeel

frt anti roll bar rubbers perishing

frt wipers torn

n/s/r tyre at 2mm and perishing †o/s/r tyre at 3mm and perishing

o/s/f shock damp

small leak at exhaust join

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,405 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R681 RSP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R681 RSP, 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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R681 RSP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R681 RSP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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