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R426 CMX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,582 mi
Last recorded90,582 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 72,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,219 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 60,219 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,083 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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R426 CMX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R426 CMX, 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 R426 CMX registered?

R426 CMX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R426 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 CMX 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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