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R74 DCS

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 DCS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

subframe corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 30,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2014 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 29,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear axle bushes split

Fail 15 May 2013 29,758 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear axle bushes split

Pass 16 May 2012 29,119 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 29,119 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front break discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 28,453 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 27,821 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 24,902 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 21,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,021 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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R74 DCS 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 73.3%.

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 R74 DCS, 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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R74 DCS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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