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R395 XBC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 XBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,134 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 54,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,134 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,498 miles

both rear sills rusting badly

can't check some brake pipes

damp around power steering pump

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,498 miles

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

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

both rear sills rusting badly

can't check some brake pipes

damp around power steering pump

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,734 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,226 miles

cant see some brake pipes

damp around power steering pump

oil leak

small blow at exhaust join

Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

cant see some brake pipes

damp around power steering pump

oil leak

small blow at exhaust join

Fail 28 Jan 2008 31,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,927 miles

sidestrip missing from car, †exhaust rusting, †oil around back of engine

Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,625 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 26,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

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 XBC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XBC, 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 R395 XBC registered?

R395 XBC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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