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R77 PFC

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 PFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,945 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 65,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,726 miles

front brake discs getting worn

front number plate getting delaminated

nearside rear tyre starting to get worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 60,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs getting worn

front number plate getting delaminated

nearside rear tyre starting to get worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,833 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 49,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 31,069 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 31,065 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 27,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 27,781 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 21,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs starting to wear thin

Pass 9 May 2008 13,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,867 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 10,613 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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R77 PFC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R77 PFC, 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 R77 PFC registered?

R77 PFC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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