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R774 PJB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 PJB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 104,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

steering rack leaking oil ======== air bag light on continuous

Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,859 miles

steering rack leaking oil ======== air bag light on continuous

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,547 miles

air bag light permantly on

off side front tyre at legal limit

steering rack is leaking oil

Fail 18 Jul 2011 96,289 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

air bag warning light is permantley on

excessive traval in hand brake

steering rack is leaking oil

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,229 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,266 miles

o/s/rear tyre low pressurepump up ok

o/s/rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 61,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,389 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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R774 PJB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R774 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 R774 PJB registered?

R774 PJB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R774 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 PJB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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