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R845 PPY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,117 mi
Last recorded60,117 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 PPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,117 miles

hand brake travel slightly too high

some corrosion to rear chassis mebers

unable to see welding due to body sealant covering to repair on sills. new sills fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,115 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

hand brake travel slightly too high

some corrosion to rear chassis mebers

Fail 16 May 2011 60,096 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 56,244 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2009 54,609 miles

Light Corrosion Due To Age {All Under Car and Rear Sills}

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Number Plate Backing Starting to Perish

Fail 15 May 2009 54,609 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Light Corrosion Due To Age {All Under Car and Rear Sills}

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Number Plate Backing Starting to Perish

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,356 miles

corrision present underbody and exhaust system o/s/f and n/s/r tyre s low

Fail 27 Jun 2008 52,356 miles

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

corrision present underbody and exhaust system o/s/f and n/s/r tyre s low

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,653 miles

corrosion present underbody

Fail 26 May 2007 49,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low †nail in o/s/r †slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,112 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R845 PPY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R845 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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R845 PPY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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