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R253 EHB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 EHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 127,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,692 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 122,339 miles

o/s/f inner door handle broken. slight separation n/s/f wiper blade. both front head lamp cloudy. o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm. o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm.

Fail 26 May 2009 122,334 miles

Inner Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner door handle broken. slight separation n/s/f wiper blade. both front head lamp cloudy. o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm. o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 113,254 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 104,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,064 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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R253 EHB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R253 EHB, 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 R253 EHB registered?

R253 EHB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1998.

Is R253 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 EHB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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