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R446 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 96,362 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 96,348 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,983 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 90,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,239 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 66,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 57,910 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,253 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 50,253 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres worn on outer edges.

exhaust back box in poor condition.

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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R446 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R446 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 R446 NVV registered?

R446 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R446 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 NVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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