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R452 JDV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 JDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2011 109,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre near limit

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2011 109,180 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre near limit

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,356 miles

offside front brake hose cracked (recommend attention)

offside front floor rusty but not holed

offside front wheel bearing getting noisy

offside mirror temporary repair

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,555 miles

both front brake flexis have very light cracking

slight blow on exhaust from middle section to backbox join

slight play in steering rack

windscreen chipped (not swept area)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,348 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,348 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,494 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 78,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f inner wing surface rust

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,455 miles

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

wipers split †o/s/r tyre near limit †

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 JDV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R452 JDV, 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 JDV registered?

R452 JDV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R452 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 JDV shows 9 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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