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R776 DDB

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,469 mi
Last recorded54,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 DDB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,469 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,910 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 43,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,202 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2013 41,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,158 miles

exhaust system blowing from all the clamps

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust system blowing from all the clamps

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,376 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,376 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,424 miles

1,Small cracks in ofside front & offside rear tyre treads.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,674 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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R776 DDB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R776 DDB, 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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R776 DDB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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