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R715 MSS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,753 mi
Last recorded79,753 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 MSS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 79,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

radiator cooling fan not operating and engine over heats

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,742 miles

o/s&n/s front suspension lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Feb 2008 68,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s&n/s front suspension lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 57,833 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,318 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 49,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R715 MSS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R715 MSS, 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 R715 MSS registered?

R715 MSS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R715 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 MSS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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