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R420 NHR

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 NHR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s sill/floor to sill corroding

slight travel on park brake

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,973 miles

rear wiper is perished

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper is perished

Pass 8 Jul 2008 97,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 91,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,623 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 82,950 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 82,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R420 NHR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R420 NHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R420 NHR registered?

R420 NHR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R420 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 NHR shows 8 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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