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R394 SLD

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,967 mi
Last recorded86,967 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 SLD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 86,963 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,326 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,684 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated on tread face

Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated on tread face

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,030 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,419 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,538 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,693 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,692 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,037 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 45,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,923 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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R394 SLD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R394 SLD, 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 R394 SLD registered?

R394 SLD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R394 SLD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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