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R163 ENY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,273 mi
Last recorded50,273 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 ENY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,964 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr,osr and nsf tyres cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,651 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2013 48,650 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,644 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

light corrosion to front suspension and front floor

o/s/f tyre side wall perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,996 miles

slight movement in stearing rack

slight perishing on front tyres

Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement in stearing rack

slight perishing on front tyres

Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,710 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,779 miles

slight brake noise from nearside rear

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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R163 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R163 ENY, 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 R163 ENY registered?

R163 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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