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R489 EAR

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,298 mi
Last recorded56,298 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 EAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,298 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

22% front brake inbalance recorded at time of test

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,226 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 50,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

center exhaust slight leak to rear box

nsf antirollbar drop link bushes worn

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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R489 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R489 EAR, 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 R489 EAR registered?

R489 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R489 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 EAR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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