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R465 EBJ

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 EBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,404 miles

tyrye size: 155/70/13T.

air bag light on, crack to front number plate.

both front shock absorbers damp, slight engine oil leak.

corrosion forming to both front inner wings, front and rear chassis.

n/s/f door mirror broken, n/s/f side light slightly dim.

n/s/r tyre badly perished.

slight play in steering rack, slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, both rear on 4mm.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 97,532 miles

general corrosion to vehicle under body and to o/s/f inner wing and o/s/r outer wheel arch, n/s/f shockabsorber leaking and o/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp,

o/s/f door not always closing fully, both door mirror glasses cracked, n/s/f sidelight dim, exhaust heatshield at fuel tank loose and vibrating, general corrosion to exhaust and system has been repaireed with paste,

sticker to front screen behind rear view mirror, air bag light on, o/s wiper blade hitting sccreen (may cause screen damage if not rectified),

t rated tyres to rear and h rated to front, n/s/r tyre sidewall badly perrished, tyre tread depths; both rear and n/s/f 5.0mm, o//sf 6.0mm, 155/70/13t & h

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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R465 EBJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R465 EBJ, 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 R465 EBJ registered?

R465 EBJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R465 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 EBJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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