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R466 LFE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

188,420 mi
Last recorded188,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 LFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 188,420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 188,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 179,121 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 179,121 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 4 Jul 2007 173,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 173,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2006 176,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres (4) on 2.0mm

both front brake discs faces poor

crack in screen o/s/f bottom corner

hand brake travel high

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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R466 LFE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R466 LFE, 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 R466 LFE registered?

R466 LFE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R466 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 LFE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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