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R779 UCW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,474 mi
Last recorded75,474 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 UCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 75,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2012 70,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2012 70,474 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,860 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front top monting has a slight play

rear wiper missing

Fail 21 May 2010 65,435 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake slightly high

nearside front top monting has a slight play

rear wiper missing

Pass 5 May 2009 60,305 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 60,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 53,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2006 49,098 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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R779 UCW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R779 UCW, 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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R779 UCW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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