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R43 RDY

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,585 mi
Last recorded36,585 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 RDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,585 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,370 miles

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

air bag light

front brakes 20% out of balance

offside rear brake low on performance

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,968 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,964 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on

offside headlamp glass missing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear footbrake slightly low on performance

Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear footbrake slightly low on performance

Pass 19 May 2008 26,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,417 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,736 miles

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

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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R43 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R43 RDY, 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 R43 RDY registered?

R43 RDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R43 RDY safe to buy?

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