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R49 UHP

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,864 mi
Last recorded55,864 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 UHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,864 miles

front shock absorbers weeping oil

passenger door interior handle missing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front shock absorbers weeping oil

passenger door interior handle missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,595 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 36,595 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advice:both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,490 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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R49 UHP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R49 UHP, 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 R49 UHP registered?

R49 UHP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R49 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 UHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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