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R69 PHY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,942 mi
Last recorded111,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,942 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,942 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light bulb not working

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside frontanti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracking slightly across tread

Fail 13 Jan 2012 110,215 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light bulb not working

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside frontanti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracking slightly across tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear axle bushes perishing

corrotion to near side rear lower sill

slight play to off side front steering system

Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 104,482 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,760 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 96,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CORROSION STARTING REAR CHASSIS SILLS INNER AND OUTER.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 88,615 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 88,615 miles

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.REAR EXHAUST JOINT BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 78,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 78,104 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering rack gaiter starting to split.slight end float o/s s/rack.slight leak rear exhaust joint.

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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R69 PHY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R69 PHY, 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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R69 PHY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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