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R524 CNE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 CNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,380 miles

Both rear shockers outer casing slightly corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front steering rack inner arm has slight play

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear shockers outer casing slightly corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front steering rack inner arm has slight play

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,832 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,338 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 54,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2013 52,895 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 52,895 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 51,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,917 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,062 miles

offside front inner wing corroded

rear brake application slightly out of balance

Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,062 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded

rear brake application slightly out of balance

Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,737 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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R524 CNE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R524 CNE, 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 R524 CNE registered?

R524 CNE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R524 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 CNE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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