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R227 NRA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,162 mi
Last recorded63,162 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 NRA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,162 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,860 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,498 miles

oil dampness around steering rack area

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,964 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,341 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 48,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust rubber split

Fail 16 Jan 2006 45,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,548 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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R227 NRA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R227 NRA, 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 R227 NRA registered?

R227 NRA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 1998.

Is R227 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 NRA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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