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R219 NAE

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 NAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,968 miles

Offside Rear sill corroding

front brake pads low

front subframe corroded

tyres low

Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,031 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,973 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,637 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

headlamp / haedlamp aims deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

rear beam axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f suspension has play in a lower suspension ball joint

rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,261 miles

o/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/f brake disc worn

Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 69,863 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,008 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 62,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking of n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,414 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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R219 NAE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R219 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 R219 NAE registered?

R219 NAE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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