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R419 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 104,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pipe exhaust minor leak of gases

middle to rear exhaust minor leak of gases

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Fail 28 May 2015 104,450 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pipe exhaust minor leak of gases

middle to rear exhaust minor leak of gases

o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 21 May 2014 99,072 miles

Both sides front lower sills starting to corrode by jacking points

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No rear seat squab fitted at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has slight side to side play

Rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 98,966 miles

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

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

Both sides front lower sills starting to corrode by jacking points

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No rear seat squab fitted at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has slight side to side play

Rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 93,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 87,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 81,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 75,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 75,701 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,435 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,779 miles

Both rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2007 60,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 60,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 56,865 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 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R419 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

R419 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R419 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 NVV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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