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R298 NTA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,200 mi
Last recorded107,200 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,200 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 107,200 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nsr lamp unit cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2013 100,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nsr lamp unit cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in rear axle bushes

timing belt overdue

weld repair to osr sill

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,493 miles

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

offside front beam image only just visable

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,492 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,492 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 87,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades badly split.

exhaust rear box mount very weak.

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn low on tread and on edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,375 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,375 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R298 NTA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R298 NTA, 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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R298 NTA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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