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R214 CNE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,758 mi
Last recorded44,758 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 CNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,758 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2019 44,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have age related cracks

Pass 25 May 2018 44,650 miles

Front track rod ens corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 44,649 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front track rod ens corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 44,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 44,454 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty and corroded but still servisable (2.2.C.1h)

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

rear brakes just meet req effort

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,348 miles

Corriosion on brakes, they need more use.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,348 miles

Corriosion on brakes, they need more use.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,345 miles

All brakes coverd in surface rust, should clean up if used on the road again.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,929 miles

front brake discs worn low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,129 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perrish.

Both front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,942 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 20,942 miles

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

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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R214 CNE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R214 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 R214 CNE registered?

R214 CNE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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