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R374 XAO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 XAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,482 miles

air bag warnin g light activated

front discs worn

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight wear on hand brake lever

Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

air bag warnin g light activated

front discs worn

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight wear on hand brake lever

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,778 miles

handbrake lever slight sideways movement

Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,460 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,568 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,658 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 73,573 miles

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

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

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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R374 XAO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R374 XAO, 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 R374 XAO registered?

R374 XAO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R374 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 XAO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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