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R707 PCF

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,567 mi
Last recorded84,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 PCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,567 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to os inner sill

corrosion to os outer sill

corrosion to osr and nsr inner sill

gearbox oil leak

osr indicator lense

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to os inner sill

corrosion to os outer sill

corrosion to osr and nsr inner sill

gearbox oil leak

osr indicator lense

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2011 82,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

n/s door mirror security

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil light on

slight play in n/s steering rack

water light on

Fail 15 Jan 2010 80,780 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

n/s door mirror security

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil light on

slight play in n/s steering rack

water light on

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,600 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion o/s/r chassis

engine oil ,light on

water level light on

Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion o/s/r chassis

engine oil ,light on

water level light on

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,094 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing starting to rumble

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,095 miles

see previous advice sheet no 831234107023

Fail 4 Jan 2007 75,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,781 miles

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

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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R707 PCF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R707 PCF, 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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R707 PCF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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