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R270 DVU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,450 mi
Last recorded101,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 DVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,088 miles

Battery insecure

Both headlight patterns weak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 100,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Both headlight patterns weak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,678 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounts perrished and in poor condition.

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 97,678 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust mounts perrished and in poor condition.

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,531 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 76,760 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall, but not reaching the cords

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,021 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 67,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Front anti roll bar n/s bushesworn.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R270 DVU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R270 DVU, 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 R270 DVU registered?

R270 DVU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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