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R412 VWP

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,458 mi
Last recorded95,458 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 VWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 95,421 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside head light glass missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,770 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,991 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 64,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VWP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R412 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

R412 VWP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R412 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 VWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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