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R327 AEY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,631 mi
Last recorded48,631 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 AEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,031 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,889 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,325 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 28,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,900 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R327 AEY 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 78.6%.

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 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 R327 AEY, 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 R327 AEY registered?

R327 AEY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R327 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 AEY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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