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R419 CVU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,872 mi
Last recorded69,872 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 CVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,872 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 69,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,216 miles

n/side headlamp lens cracked,letting in moisture.

rear brakes and h/brake will require attention in the near future.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 56,664 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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R419 CVU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R419 CVU, 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 R419 CVU registered?

R419 CVU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R419 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 CVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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