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R857 SRB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 SRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,321 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S Wiper split.

Park brake cables poorly secured.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 54,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S Wiper split.

Park brake cables poorly secured.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,501 miles

O/S/F Tyre perished and worn.

O/S/R Tyre perished and split in tread.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,501 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre perished and worn.

O/S/R Tyre perished and split in tread.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,387 miles

nearside outersill getting corroded and weak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,328 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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R857 SRB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R857 SRB, 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 R857 SRB registered?

R857 SRB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R857 SRB safe to buy?

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