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R763 SLB

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,819 mi
Last recorded43,819 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 SLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,819 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,090 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 43,090 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 42,952 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 41,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,820 miles

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 15 Oct 2013 39,871 miles

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 7 Nov 2012 39,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,953 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 34,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,503 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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R763 SLB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R763 SLB, 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 R763 SLB registered?

R763 SLB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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