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R295 VLN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,523 mi
Last recorded65,523 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,523 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 65,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,488 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,485 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,992 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers split.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

offside rear tyre on 3mm limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,654 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,216 miles

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

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 VLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

R295 VLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R295 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 VLN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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