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R739 RRY

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 RRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,732 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 100,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 90,168 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,662 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,512 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,967 miles

silght roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,443 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 61,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 55,789 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 55,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,738 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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R739 RRY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R739 RRY, 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 R739 RRY registered?

R739 RRY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R739 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 RRY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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