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R293 MVO

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,264 mi
Last recorded109,264 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 MVO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,293 miles

long parkbrake lever travel

n/s steering rack boot perished

o/s/r brake sticking

Fail 12 Oct 2011 93,293 miles

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

long parkbrake lever travel

n/s steering rack boot perished

o/s/r brake sticking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,977 miles

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

front brake pads look well worn

nearside rack gaiter perished

rear brakes holding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,310 miles

Front brake disc's deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,863 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 48,075 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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R293 MVO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R293 MVO, 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 R293 MVO registered?

R293 MVO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R293 MVO safe to buy?

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