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R443 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,706 miles

Oil leak

advise chip in screen

advise clutch heavy

advise corrosion to offside sill edge

advise head lamp condition

advise tracking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise chip in screen

advise clutch heavy

advise corrosion to offside sill edge

advise head lamp condition

advise tracking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,779 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 100,779 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 94,167 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 94,167 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 85,456 miles

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

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

advise wear to both front tyres

advise wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 78,110 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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R443 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R443 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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What year was R443 NVV registered?

R443 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R443 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R443 NVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R443 NVV have outstanding finance?

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