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R238 MFH

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,527 mi
Last recorded53,527 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 MFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,552 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2013 48,552 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2012 43,901 miles

front brake discs and pads deteriorating

slight noise offside front wheel bearing?

Fail 4 May 2012 43,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs and pads deteriorating

slight noise offside front wheel bearing?

Pass 6 May 2011 40,976 miles

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

front brake inner offside pad worn thin?

Pass 7 May 2010 36,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,088 miles

front brake discs corrodeing

Fail 26 Apr 2008 32,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corrodeing

Pass 9 May 2007 24,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,882 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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R238 MFH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R238 MFH, 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 R238 MFH registered?

R238 MFH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R238 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 MFH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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