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R766 SSW

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 SSW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 68,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 29 May 2013 61,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,248 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,633 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 48,633 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 43,253 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 35,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 30,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 23,176 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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R766 SSW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R766 SSW, 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 R766 SSW registered?

R766 SSW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R766 SSW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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