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R421 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 109,525 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage too n/s front headlamp area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 102,589 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 95,569 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,654 miles

play n/s rack arm

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,121 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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R421 NVV 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 69.2%.

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 R421 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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R421 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R421 NVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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