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R305 UUT

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,371 mi
Last recorded124,371 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 UUT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 124,371 miles

airbag light on

offside front door,lock missing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 118,006 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 118,006 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate!

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,655 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 113,612 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

both outer sills corroding

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s wiper linkage worn

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 102,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 UUT is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

R305 UUT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R305 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 UUT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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