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C3849BY

1998 Renault Clio

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3849BY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,728 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s f shock staring to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s f shock staring to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,404 miles

oil leak under car

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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C3849BY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C3849BY, 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 C3849BY registered?

C3849BY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is C3849BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3849BY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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