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R312 EAD

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,855 mi
Last recorded29,855 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 EAD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,855 miles

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

spare tyre in boot wrong size

Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

spare tyre flat

spare tyre in boot wrong size

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,791 miles

nearside front tyre well worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r indicater dim

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,376 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wiper split

rear washer inop

Fail 8 Jun 2009 23,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wiper split

rear washer inop

Fail 13 Jun 2008 21,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,374 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,793 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate deterating

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,427 miles

Nearside Front 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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R312 EAD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R312 EAD, 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 R312 EAD registered?

R312 EAD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R312 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 EAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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