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R302 ENY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,832 mi
Last recorded63,832 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 ENY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,832 miles

both rear tyres perished

both rear whhel arches corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

both rear whhel arches corroded

engine overheating

front brake discs in poor condition

small exhoust blow from rear joint

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre near limit

rear tyres shows signs of cracking in sidewalls

sills shows signs of corrosion

unable to check front pads

Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,244 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre near limit

rear tyres shows signs of cracking in sidewalls

sills shows signs of corrosion

unable to check front pads

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,949 miles

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

surface corrosion both rear wheel arches & n/s door step surface corrosion n/s/f brake disc o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,949 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion both rear wheel arches & n/s door step surface corrosion n/s/f brake disc o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,381 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 46,380 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,924 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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R302 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R302 ENY, 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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R302 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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