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R395 NWR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,022 mi
Last recorded86,022 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 NWR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,022 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 86,022 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,273 miles

parking brake lever travel long

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

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

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

general oil leaks

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 65,909 miles

oil leak from engine

rear section rubber exhaust mounts deteriating

Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,902 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

rear section rubber exhaust mounts deteriating

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,514 miles

as per original vt 32 no 181678396214

Fail 25 Oct 2006 56,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chips in windscreen

o/s/f driving light inoperative and lens damaged

rear wiper blade poor

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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R395 NWR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc 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 R395 NWR, 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 R395 NWR registered?

R395 NWR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1998.

Is R395 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 NWR 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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