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R372 MRU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 MRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,477 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,659 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators colour fading

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,446 miles

exhaust leaking at joint with rear box

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2007 60,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust leaking at joint with rear box

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,879 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 57,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R372 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R372 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 R372 MRU registered?

R372 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R372 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 MRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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