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R295 MVO

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 MVO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,496 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,233 miles

advise aim off side front washer aim

advise condition of exhaust front pipe

advise condition of rear exhaust back box rubber

advise slight staining to rear number plate

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

unable to open boot

Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to open boot

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,103 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inside face

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,880 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inside face

parking brake lever loose on mountings

Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,419 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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R295 MVO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol 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 R295 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 R295 MVO registered?

R295 MVO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R295 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 MVO 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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