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R698 URM

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 URM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,723 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,721 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 93,224 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 93,224 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light scratches front windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2013 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light scratches front windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,387 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,386 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,947 miles

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside rear sills have corrosion forming which has not yet reached the poiunt of test failure

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement

(6.1.1)The offside front inner wing is excessively corroded behind the headlamp area

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal and therefore a bypass has been completed

(8.1.1a)The offside door mirro is damaged and a temporary repair has been carried out

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 6 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside rear sills have corrosion forming which has not yet reached the poiunt of test failure

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement

(6.1.1)The offside front inner wing is excessively corroded behind the headlamp area

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal and therefore a bypass has been completed

(8.1.1a)The offside door mirro is damaged and a temporary repair has been carried out

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 6 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,772 miles

(8.1.1a)A temporary repair service has been carried out to the offside front door mirror which should be given further attention to rectify as per manufacturer recommendations

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers "one of two" provide no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,772 miles

(8.1.1a)A temporary repair service has been carried out to the offside front door mirror which should be given further attention to rectify as per manufacturer recommendations

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers "one of two" provide no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,698 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 65,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,802 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R698 URM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R698 URM, 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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R698 URM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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