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R822 MDY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front coil spring end missing

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Feb 2013 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front coil spring end missing

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ns pad wire broken

osf nsf osr tyres cut across tread

osf spring end missing

osr bearing noisey

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,574 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,006 miles

Both wipers are split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F brake pad wire broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust rubber is split

Requires tracking adjustment (tyres worn on inner edge)

bad oil leak from the oil filter area

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,006 miles

Both wipers are split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F brake pad wire broken

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

Rear exhaust rubber is split

Requires tracking adjustment (tyres worn on inner edge)

bad oil leak from the oil filter area

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,595 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cut n/s front tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,595 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

cut n/s front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,426 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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R822 MDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R822 MDY, 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 R822 MDY registered?

R822 MDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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