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R168 ENO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 ENO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,431 miles

chassis & subframe areas showing corrossion

exhaust blow just mot legal

extensive corrossion visible on outer sills

n/s/f ball joint just mot legal

n/s/f coil spring rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,701 miles

chassis showing various areas of surface corrossion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,303 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 96,303 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,923 miles

n/s disc rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,631 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 73,398 miles

front no. plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,195 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 68,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,493 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 63,493 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads may be wearing low

o/s headlamp glass missing but beam image o.k

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R168 ENO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R168 ENO, 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 R168 ENO registered?

R168 ENO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R168 ENO safe to buy?

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