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R451 ENY

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1140cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,209 mi
Last recorded106,209 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 ENY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,140cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 106,209 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 106,209 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 101,811 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 101,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s inner cv boot leaking gear box oil

Pass 30 May 2007 99,860 miles

chip in o/s headlight glass

n/s/f suspension leg slightly leaking

small cut in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 May 2007 99,859 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in o/s headlight glass

n/s/f suspension leg slightly leaking

small cut in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 92,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2005 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R451 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,140cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R451 ENY, 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 R451 ENY registered?

R451 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R451 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 ENY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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