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R204 MDY

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,876 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 75,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,288 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wiper blades split.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,661 miles

both front indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

both rear tyres are worn

both windowscreen wiper blades are split but they are currently clearing the screen

nearside door mirror has been taped into place

rear wiper blade has perished

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the roadwheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 5 Feb 2009 52,661 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

both rear tyres are worn

both windowscreen wiper blades are split but they are currently clearing the screen

nearside door mirror has been taped into place

nearside front tyre and spare tyre are very close to the limits of wear

rear wiper blade has perished

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the roadwheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,291 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 36,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,364 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 33,364 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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R204 MDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R204 MDY, 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 R204 MDY registered?

R204 MDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R204 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 MDY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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