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R284 NFV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 NFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 114,087 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 114,087 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,690 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 108,670 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,431 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 102,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,087 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,689 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,689 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,337 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,337 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,217 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 67,217 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 61,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R284 NFV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R284 NFV, 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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R284 NFV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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