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R213 CNE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 CNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,419 miles

offside wingmirror slightly insecure

oil leak (gearbox)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,324 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box oil leak from near side drive shaft inner gaiter

Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,842 miles

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

condensation nearside headlamp

offside outer sill going rusty

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

slight runout rear brakes

Fail 20 Feb 2010 66,842 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation nearside headlamp

offside outer sill going rusty

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

slight runout rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,915 miles

corrosion starting on nearside outer sill panel

play in nearside top suspension mounting

Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,915 miles

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

corrosion starting on nearside outer sill panel

play in nearside top suspension mounting

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,818 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,613 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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R213 CNE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R213 CNE, 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 R213 CNE registered?

R213 CNE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R213 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 CNE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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