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R693 BAK

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 121,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit ie inner and outer edges starting to wear.

Nearside front door interior handle missing...opened door using exposed cable.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe to brake cylinder slightly corroded.

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

long hand brake lever travel.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 121,451 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs worn

n/s/f door interior handle missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting corroded

slight play in n/s rack

wear on both rear tyres on edges

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 121,441 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit ie inner and outer edges starting to wear.

Nearside front door interior handle missing...opened door using exposed cable.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe to brake cylinder slightly corroded.

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

long hand brake lever travel.

Pass 22 May 2009 113,190 miles

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

n/s front inner door handle missing

unable to open n/s rear door

Fail 15 May 2009 113,086 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s front inner door handle missing

unable to open n/s rear door

Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,475 miles

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 97,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 88,068 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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R693 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R693 BAK, 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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R693 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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