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R296 XRV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 138,815 miles

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

both wiper blades splitting

poss; noise starting in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyre sizes diff

Fail 29 Jul 2008 130,053 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyre sizes diff

handbrake travel long

Pass 31 Jul 2007 121,334 miles

145/70 front tyres 155/70 rear tyres

Oil leak

handbrake nearing full travel

Fail 31 Jul 2007 121,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

145/70 front tyres 155/70 rear tyres

Oil leak

handbrake nearing full travel

Pass 10 Aug 2006 111,841 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres 155/70 fronts 145/70

Fail 8 Aug 2006 111,811 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres 155/70 fronts145/70

Pass 15 Aug 2005 99,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine emission showing weak

nearside front lower suspension joint seal torn

various minor body damage

Fail 4 Aug 2005 99,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

engine emissions showing weak

front wipers getting worn

nearside front lower suspension joint seal torn

various minor body damage

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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R296 XRV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R296 XRV, 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 R296 XRV registered?

R296 XRV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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