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R235 NGC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,476 mi
Last recorded61,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 NGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

coolant level low

corrosion and hole in offside front inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Fail 13 Jan 2016 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

coolant level low

corrosion and hole in offside front inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,375 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,375 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,271 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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R235 NGC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R235 NGC, 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 R235 NGC registered?

R235 NGC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R235 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 NGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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