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8801 ML

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

272,567 mi
Last recorded272,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8801 ML
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 272,567 miles

Exhaust rear mounting worn

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

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

Headlamps are masked to make for RHD

Fail 10 Jul 2009 272,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust rear mounting worn

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

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

Headlamps are masked to make for RHD

Fail 18 Jan 2008 231,146 miles

Headlamps masked as RHD conversion

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 231,146 miles

Headlamps masked as RHD conversion

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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8801 ML is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 8801 ML, 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 8801 ML registered?

8801 ML is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is 8801 ML safe to buy?

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