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R414 SLM

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,004 mi
Last recorded41,004 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 SLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 41,004 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded.

Pass 15 May 2014 40,461 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,945 miles

Damage to near side mirror

Pass 29 May 2008 36,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,619 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,619 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 34,473 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 33,579 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 33,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake Imbalance is on 25% Maximum Limit

nail in tyre

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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R414 SLM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R414 SLM, 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 R414 SLM registered?

R414 SLM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R414 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 SLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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