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R765 SLM

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,950 mi
Last recorded60,950 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 SLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,950 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 60,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,992 miles

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

advanced perishing in offside rear tyre

spare tyre pressure very low

Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,759 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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R765 SLM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R765 SLM, 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 R765 SLM registered?

R765 SLM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R765 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 SLM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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