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R266 VRH

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 VRH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 83,427 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,338 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,338 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 77,293 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 77,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 73,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,366 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 72,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 62,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 56,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 56,836 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 56,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R266 VRH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R266 VRH, 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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R266 VRH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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