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R393 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,710 mi
Last recorded102,710 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 102,707 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,206 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 99,206 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,561 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,143 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 95,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 91,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen marked by wiper outside swept ares

Fail 3 Oct 2008 91,108 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen marked by wiper outside swept ares

Pass 15 Sep 2007 89,172 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 89,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,996 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 85,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOOT WONT OPEN

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

N/S/REAR LIGHT LENS HAS BEEN REPAIRED

O/S REAR DOOR WONT OPEN

Oil leak

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 6 Oct 2005 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R393 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R393 NVV, 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 R393 NVV registered?

R393 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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