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R431 MNP

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,248 mi
Last recorded60,248 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 MNP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,451 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 56,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,258 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 54,257 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,829 miles

slight corrosion around off side front spring mounting area. .

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 49,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,514 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,091 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,144 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,144 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,407 miles

new rear wiper required

Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,636 miles

near side outer tyre wall scuffed

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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R431 MNP is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R431 MNP, 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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R431 MNP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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