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R215 NAE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 NAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,429 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 69,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,238 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 64,238 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,530 miles

Front brake balance near limit

Slight noise in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 27,328 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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R215 NAE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R215 NAE, 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 R215 NAE registered?

R215 NAE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R215 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 NAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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