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R713 SSP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,476 mi
Last recorded90,476 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 SSP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,476 miles

both front brake flexi's starting to perish

both front shocks getting weak

both front wipers just meet

o/s/f cv gaitor perished

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r tyre pewrished/close to wear bars

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2009 90,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake flexi's starting to perish

both front shocks getting weak

both front wipers just meet

o/s/f cv gaitor perished

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r tyre pewrished/close to wear bars

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,256 miles

front brake discs poor condition & pads getting low.

front tyres for wear on edges of tread

Fail 29 Mar 2008 78,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs poor condition & pads getting low.

front tyres for wear on edges of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,971 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 66,964 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all suspension show age & wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 53,333 miles

Front discs LOOK worn

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside front tyre close to limit

Slight noise & roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Slight wear in boh front top suspension mounts

Fail 4 Apr 2006 53,187 miles

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

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

Front discs show wear

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre close to limit

Slight noise & roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Slight wear in both front top suspension mounts

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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R713 SSP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R713 SSP, 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 R713 SSP registered?

R713 SSP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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