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R792 CRP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 CRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,087 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 103,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 88,347 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to fouling on lock to lock check

offside rear chassis excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 29 May 2009 88,347 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to fouling on lock to lock check

offside rear chassis excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 77,348 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 77,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 71,603 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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R792 CRP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R792 CRP, 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 R792 CRP registered?

R792 CRP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R792 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 CRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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