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R746 SSW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 SSW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,731 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,329 miles

inner sills fresh paint /repairs limiting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sills freshly painted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,077 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,104 miles

155/70 R13 75T

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,101 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

155/70 R13 75T

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 54,113 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R746 SSW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R746 SSW, 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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R746 SSW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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