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R527 XEC

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 XEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion to all underserface areas

Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,180 miles

brake discs poor condition

rear wheel arches corroded / poor condition

rear wheelbearings becoming noisey

vehicle floor and subframes corroded / poor condition throughout

Pass 27 Jan 2006 88,094 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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R527 XEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R527 XEC, 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

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What year was R527 XEC registered?

R527 XEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R527 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 XEC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R527 XEC have outstanding finance?

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