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R737 SRB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 SRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 130,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear sub frame requires whelding not in prescribed area

sills rusty

wheel arches rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 131,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Pass 11 Feb 2012 110,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 110,738 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 113,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,515 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,756 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 95,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 80,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2005 70,513 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 70,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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R737 SRB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R737 SRB, 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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R737 SRB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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