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R726 SSP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,551 mi
Last recorded121,551 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 SSP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 121,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion at o/s/f outer sill two areas one within seatbelt anchorage other outwith prescribed area

corrosion on front chassis legs not accesable to carry out full inspection

front number plate is cracked

front seatbelts are slightly frayed

grease at o/s/f balljoint area

midsection joint of exhaust has slight leak

o/s/f tyre is close to limit

o/s/r chassis leg is holed but outwith prescribed areas

oil leak

rear shock absorber rubber mounts split and perished not causing movement

slight crack at o/s/r tail lamp unit not giving off white light

steering is slightly tight lock to lock

windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 16 Feb 2009 119,248 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 119,248 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 117,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 114,436 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 114,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 110,712 miles

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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R726 SSP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R726 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 R726 SSP registered?

R726 SSP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R726 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 SSP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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