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R412 NRN

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,934 mi
Last recorded76,934 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 NRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f sill and o/s/f wing has corrosion holes but not in perscibed area

rear tyres starting to crack

under body starting to corrode

Fail 12 Nov 2008 76,934 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f sill and o/s/f wing has corrosion holes but not in perscibed area

rear tyres starting to crack

under body starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,550 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,375 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 45,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R412 NRN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 R412 NRN, 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 R412 NRN registered?

R412 NRN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R412 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 NRN 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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