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R448 MEC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,656 mi
Last recorded66,656 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 MEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,656 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

wear in offside front shockabsorber top mount

wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,785 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2008 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,455 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 55,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bodywork damage

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,409 miles

bodywork damage

oil leak

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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R448 MEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R448 MEC, 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 R448 MEC registered?

R448 MEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R448 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 MEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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