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R838 PPY

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,271 mi
Last recorded39,271 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 PPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,271 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 39,251 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,587 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s bottom balljoint dust cover cracking

o/s/f droplink bolt corroded

o/s/trackrod end corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,458 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 33,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 28,812 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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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R838 PPY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R838 PPY, 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 R838 PPY registered?

R838 PPY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R838 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 PPY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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