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R746 TCK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 TCK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,169 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear shockers weak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 108,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear shockers weak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,163 miles

Oil leak

Small faults in rear tyres

Front brake discs poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 103,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Small faults in rear tyres

Pass 5 May 2012 94,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 94,759 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 86,812 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 4 Dec 2009 83,786 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 80,366 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

nearside front anti roll bar bush split and weak

oil leak

rear bumper insecure

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,366 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front anti roll bar bush split and weak

oil leak

rear bumper insecure

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front window broken (missing)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 76,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 72,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 TCK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R746 TCK, 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 TCK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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