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R371 MRU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,553 mi
Last recorded82,553 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 MRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,863 miles

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

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

corrosion starting o/s/r sill & wheel arch

front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

front number plate marked

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear number plate cracked

rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight play steering rack

slightly low brake reading o/s/r

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,411 miles

front shock absorbers weeping oil

front tyres worn

light vehicle corrosion starting

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine noisy ( suspect water pump )

front shock absorbers weeping oil

front tyres worn

light vehicle corrosion starting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,818 miles

handbrake travel high

o/s/f shock absorber damp

rear number plate cracked

slight vehicle corrosion starting

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,579 miles

slight corrosion starting in places

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 64,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight corrosion starting in places

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,719 miles

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

nearside front tyre ON LIMIT outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,867 miles

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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R371 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R371 MRU, 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 R371 MRU registered?

R371 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R371 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 MRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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