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R770 PJB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,477 mi
Last recorded114,477 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 PJB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 114,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 114,475 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 104,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyre size is different to the front

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres different size to front tyres

nearside front seat belt has damage

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,221 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 90,221 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front indicators fading

exhaust corroded slightly

front discs heavily corroded

lamba sensor cable fouling drive shaft

movement in near side front shock absorber

near side front tyre 2mm and perrished

off side front tyre 3mm and perrished

oil leaks

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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R770 PJB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R770 PJB, 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 R770 PJB registered?

R770 PJB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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