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R205 MDG

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 MDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,264 miles

noise possible offside front bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 75,244 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

noise possible offside front bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,098 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges †Oil leak around offside engine

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 66,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

both front wheels slight noise on wheel bearing check

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

near side mirror cracked

near side rear brakes noisey in opperation

numerous areas of corrosion

passanger front seat belt stalk damaged but opperational

Pass 20 Sep 2005 58,091 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S inner CV gaiter leaking,

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cap split

O/S/R foot brake slow to react.

both front tyres nearing legal limit,

both rear tyres perrishing badly on side walls

corrosion on both front inner brake discs,

damage to N/S/F door,

trim missing from N/S/R quarter panel,

Fail 20 Sep 2005 58,091 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S inner CV gaiter leaking,

N/S/F lower ball joint dust cap split

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

O/S/R foot brake slow to react.

both front tyres nearing legal limit,

both rear tyres perrishing badly on side walls

corrosion on both front inner brake discs,

damage to N/S/F door,

trim missing from N/S/R quarter panel,

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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R205 MDG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R205 MDG, 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 R205 MDG registered?

R205 MDG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R205 MDG safe to buy?

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