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R742 SDF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,314 mi
Last recorded59,314 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 SDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,314 miles

Front No.plate in poor condition

Front brake discs worn & corroded.

Rear brake balance close to limit permitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,529 miles

Corrosion to front of sills.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,170 miles

Front of sills corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,170 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front of sills corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,479 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,991 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,046 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,284 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,284 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,413 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 37,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,600 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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R742 SDF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R742 SDF, 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 R742 SDF registered?

R742 SDF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R742 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 SDF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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