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R510 NFX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 NFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 124,564 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,563 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,323 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,322 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,171 miles

slight corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre+rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 109,858 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre+rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,360 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 102,360 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,225 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 94,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2010 86,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,567 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,008 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 58,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 49,618 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 49,618 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R510 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R510 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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R510 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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