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R697 RRG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,505 mi
Last recorded82,505 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 RRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 82,505 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,444 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion front shock absorbers.

corrsion front sub-frame.

corrsion outer sills.

corrsion sump pan.

corrsion suspension components.

front drop links poor condition.

handbrake travel just acceptable.

rear exhaust hanger poor condition.

rear number plate poor condition.

slight play n/s outer c/v joint.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,357 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion front shock absorbers.

corrsion front sub-frame.

corrsion outer sills.

corrsion sump pan.

corrsion suspension components.

front drop links poor condition.

handbrake travel just acceptable.

rear exhaust hanger poor condition.

rear number plate poor condition.

slight play n/s outer c/v joint.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,914 miles

underbody corrsion.

various body corrsion.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion to suspension components.

front tyres 3mm.

rear exhaust hanger poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear and o/s/f coil springs poor condition

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front check straps noisey

front drop links poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion to suspension components

o/s/r wheel arch poor condition

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,241 miles

both rear and o/s/f coil springs poor condition

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front check straps noisey

front drop links poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion to suspension components

o/s/r wheel arch poor condition

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,004 miles

corrosion to suspension components

front suspension drop links poor condition

o/s/f and rear coil springs poor condition

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,004 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

front suspension drop links poor condition

o/s/f and rear coil springs poor condition

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2010 51,113 miles

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

o/s/f and o/s/r coil springs poor condition

o/s/f check strap worn

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

slight play n/s/f balljoint

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,518 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 47,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all tyres just legal

corrsion to coil springs.

exhaust front pipe poor condition.

surface rust to remaining brake pipes.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,825 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 44,825 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 41,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 41,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 39,157 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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R697 RRG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R697 RRG, 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 R697 RRG registered?

R697 RRG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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