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R123 RDY

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,398 mi
Last recorded47,398 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 47,262 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 41,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Heavily perished

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,517 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,900 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,398 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 24,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,322 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,973 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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R123 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R123 RDY, 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 R123 RDY registered?

R123 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R123 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 RDY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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