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R146 NGO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,249 mi
Last recorded102,249 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 NGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 102,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator drive belt in poor condition

play in steering rack

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2008 102,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator drive belt in poor condition

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (main tread pattern OK)

play in steering rack

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,773 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 95,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R146 NGO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R146 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 R146 NGO registered?

R146 NGO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R146 NGO safe to buy?

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