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R783 TWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,999 mi
Last recorded106,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 TWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,091 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,091 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,713 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 82,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,447 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 77,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f disc inside pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,358 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 72,358 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,988 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 68,988 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 65,669 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 65,669 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R783 TWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R783 TWO, 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 R783 TWO registered?

R783 TWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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