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R727 MEW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,518 mi
Last recorded47,518 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 MEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 47,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,697 miles

slight surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,895 miles

chip in screen n/s top

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 30,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,668 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,753 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 27,753 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,580 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 23,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 21,088 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 21,088 miles

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

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

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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R727 MEW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R727 MEW, 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 R727 MEW registered?

R727 MEW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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