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R415 CMX

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,474 mi
Last recorded82,474 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhausts box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 42,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 41,101 miles

All 4 tyres cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,788 miles

all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age related cracks to all four tyres

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age related cracks to all four tyres

rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,333 miles

wipers are starting to smear

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,107 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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R415 CMX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R415 CMX, 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 R415 CMX registered?

R415 CMX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R415 CMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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