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R312 RBV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,037 miles

Airbag light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,037 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Airbag light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,536 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 70,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,772 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R312 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

R312 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R312 RBV safe to buy?

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