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R475 NFX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,765 mi
Last recorded86,765 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 NFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,294 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

temporary repair to rear exhaust box

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,224 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

h/brake travel on limit

temporary repair to rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,620 miles

corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

front discs badly worn on inner faces

h/brake travel on limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

front discs badly worn on inner faces

h/brake travel on limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wear on both edges , indicator switch intermittent fault (nearside)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 62,656 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wear on both edges , indicator switch intermittent fault (nearside)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

b/discs worn

slight fault on indicator switch not always staying in position when s/wheel straight

temporary repair to rear exhaust box

three child seats fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,960 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

b/discs worn

slight blow rear exhaust box

slight fault on indicator switch not always staying in position when s/wheel straight

three child seats fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,329 miles

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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R475 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R475 NFX, 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 R475 NFX registered?

R475 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R475 NFX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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