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R208 NGC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 NGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 89,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 88,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 87,508 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 87,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 86,170 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges 165/65/13

Offside rear light lens covered in tape

Pass 12 May 2015 82,990 miles

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

N/S Wing mirror held on by tape

O/S/R Light lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2014 80,001 miles

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 80,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/R light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 77,359 miles

N/S/R bumper damage

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

O/S/R Light lens cracked

Slight oil leak sump area

Fail 29 May 2013 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/R bumper damage

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

O/S/R Light lens cracked

Slight oil leak sump area

Pass 21 May 2012 73,984 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,982 miles

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

air bag light on

front no plate deteriorating

front pads getting low

o/s/front fog lamp glass broken

o/s/front headlamp aim week

o/s/rear lamp cracked

Pass 19 May 2011 70,409 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 70,409 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn seriously on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2010 66,165 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 66,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2009 62,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 62,007 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 54,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 54,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 38,502 miles

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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R208 NGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R208 NGC, 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 R208 NGC registered?

R208 NGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R208 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 NGC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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