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R108 ENY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 ENY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,846 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,335 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,285 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty in places but not blowing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 55,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R108 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R108 ENY, 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 R108 ENY registered?

R108 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R108 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 ENY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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