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R319 ENT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,917 mi
Last recorded90,917 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 ENT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,595 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front wiper blade slightly split

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,595 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front wiper blade slightly split

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in nearside headlight (not effecting image)

slight play in offside steering rack

slight rumbling from from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 81,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in nearside headlight (not effecting image)

slight play in offside steering rack

slight rumbling from from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,472 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 63,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 52,289 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,289 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 52,252 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 52,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R319 ENT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R319 ENT, 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 R319 ENT registered?

R319 ENT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R319 ENT safe to buy?

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