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R305 NCE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 NCE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,164 miles

Coolant leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre poor

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,809 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,808 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 92,907 miles

ALL COMPONANTS NEARSIDE FRONT COVERED IN CV GREASE ADVISE TO CLEAN UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER ON BRAKING EFFORT THAN OFFSIDE / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ADVISE TO REPLACE 165 / 70 / 13 T

SIGNS OF CV GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE CV GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED OR SMALL SPLIT DEVELOPING

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE / POSS DUE TO BRAKE DISCS POSS CONTAMINATED WITH CV GREASE (SMEAR) / POSS FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN LOW ADVISE TO FURTHER INSPECT

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 3 Apr 2009 92,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

ALL COMPONANTS NEARSIDE FRONT COVERED IN CV GREASE ADVISE TO CLEAN UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER ON BRAKING EFFORT THAN OFFSIDE / ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ADVISE TO REPLACE 165 / 70 / 13 T

SIGNS OF CV GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE CV GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED OR SMALL SPLIT DEVELOPING

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE / POSS DUE TO BRAKE DISCS POSS CONTAMINATED WITH CV GREASE (SMEAR) / POSS FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN LOW ADVISE TO FURTHER INSPECT

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,901 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 82,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

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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R305 NCE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 R305 NCE, 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 R305 NCE registered?

R305 NCE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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