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R452 CMX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,908 mi
Last recorded105,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 CMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,908 miles

passenger door mirror inscure

slight play drivers side front wheel

Fail 11 Jan 2010 105,908 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

passenger door mirror inscure

slight play drivers side front wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,773 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 94,713 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

airbag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2008 85,691 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 85,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,445 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 84,445 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 80,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

front registration plate cracked

gear shift security?

n/s sill damaged

not all higher level stop lights working

o/s/f head rest insecure

o/s/r lamp is cracked

oil leak

parking brake lever comes up high

play in both inner track rods

power steering belt deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

gear shift security?

n/s sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake pads worn?

front registration plate is cracked

not all higher level stop lights working

o/s/f head rest insecure

o/s/r lamp cracked

oil leak

parking brake lever comes up high

play in both inner track rods

power steering belt deteriorated

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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R452 CMX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R452 CMX, 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 R452 CMX registered?

R452 CMX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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