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R403 NPC

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 65,972 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 65,016 miles

slight oil weep from nearside inner c/v joint boot seal

Pass 21 May 2015 62,745 miles

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

offside mirror cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 61,713 miles

exhaust flexy in poor condition

offside mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 61,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,140 miles

wodding coming out of rear silencer,silencer still working ok.

Fail 23 May 2011 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

wodding coming out of rear silencer,silencer still working ok.

Pass 17 May 2010 55,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,926 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,926 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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R403 NPC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R403 NPC, 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 R403 NPC registered?

R403 NPC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R403 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 NPC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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