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R751 PRH

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 PRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,714 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,863 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,322 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,091 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,374 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 70,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,606 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 67,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,559 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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R751 PRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R751 PRH, 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 R751 PRH registered?

R751 PRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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