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R120 EVW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,733 mi
Last recorded70,733 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,733 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,413 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 51,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,607 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,263 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel carrier cable tied to hook

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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R120 EVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R120 EVW, 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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How do I check the history of R120 EVW?

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What year was R120 EVW registered?

R120 EVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R120 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 EVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R120 EVW have outstanding finance?

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