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R387 MRU

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 MRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,526 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,512 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 72,822 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,822 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,320 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,319 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,616 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 61,607 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,543 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 53,543 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

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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R387 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R387 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R387 MRU registered?

R387 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R387 MRU safe to buy?

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