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R126 NCU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,188 mi
Last recorded30,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2010 28,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,278 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 27,278 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 23,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,814 miles

rear exhaust silencer split around weld

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R126 NCU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R126 NCU, 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 R126 NCU registered?

R126 NCU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R126 NCU safe to buy?

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