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R143 NGO

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,778 mi
Last recorded57,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 NGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,778 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,581 miles

both iner and outer door sills rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 48,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,880 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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R143 NGO is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R143 NGO, 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 R143 NGO registered?

R143 NGO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R143 NGO safe to buy?

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