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R512 NFX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 NFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,101 miles

Slight play in steering rack

front brake discs are worn

Off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2010 105,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering rack

front brake discs are worn

Off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,359 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front strut is leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2009 90,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front strut is leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,349 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing unevenly and have low tread

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,959 miles

front shocks getting weak

nearside front indicator showing white light

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 3 Jun 2006 55,669 miles

Advisorys as before

Fail 31 May 2006 55,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

stonechip on nearside headlamp

Pass 25 May 2005 50,143 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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R512 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R512 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 R512 NFX registered?

R512 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R512 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 NFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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