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R423 MPB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,138 mi
Last recorded96,138 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 MPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

airbag light on

battery insecure

nearside mirror loose but secure

Pass 19 Feb 2011 90,472 miles

nearside wing mirror loose

nearside wiper blade deteriated but still clears the screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,290 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag warning lamp on

front number plate damaged

radiator cooling fan motor bearing worn damage to radiator likley

slight play on offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 Feb 2009 77,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

air bag warning lamp on

radiator cooling fan motor bearing worn damage to radiator likley

slight play on offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,471 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2008 71,471 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,968 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Feb 2007 65,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,427 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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R423 MPB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R423 MPB, 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 R423 MPB registered?

R423 MPB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R423 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 MPB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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