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R738 SST

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,956 mi
Last recorded95,956 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 SST
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 88,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 87,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,749 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,368 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,318 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2009 62,102 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 61,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,584 miles
Fail 23 May 2008

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 46,871 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

fuel filter damp

rear axle bushes split/perished

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 16 May 2006 39,103 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 31 May 2005 34,834 miles

slight side wall cut at n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 May 2005 34,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R738 SST is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R738 SST, 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 R738 SST registered?

R738 SST is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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