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R490 SDF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 SDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 118,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 118,517 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 111,335 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

beam patten very poor

both front indcators starting to show white light

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,562 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 102,463 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 94,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,647 miles

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

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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R490 SDF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R490 SDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R490 SDF?

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What year was R490 SDF registered?

R490 SDF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R490 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 SDF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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