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R246 NNH

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,568 mi
Last recorded117,568 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 NNH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 117,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,894 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 108,894 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,093 miles

both outer sills on floor edge corroding

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

general corrosion on various places under car and rear inner arches

nearside door step corroding close to lower seat belt mount

offside front strut top mount corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2010 100,086 miles

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

both outer sills on floor edge corroding

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

general corrosion on various places under car and rear inner arches

nearside door step corroding close to lower seat belt mount

offside front strut top mount corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,810 miles

EXHAUST JOINT BLOWING.

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING NEAR SEAT BELT PRESCRIBE AREA.!

Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,768 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EXHAUST JOINT BLOWING.

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODING NEAR SEAT BELT PRESCRIBE AREA.!

Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R246 NNH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R246 NNH, 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 R246 NNH registered?

R246 NNH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R246 NNH safe to buy?

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