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R529 SRY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 SRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,348 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

SRS (air bag) light on

both rear wheels have been catching plastic inner arch

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exaust rubber spilting

Fail 25 Apr 2008 99,348 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

SRS (air bag) light on

both rear wheels have been catching plastic inner arch

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exaust rubber spilting

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,210 miles

corrosion on exhaust

front antiroll bar bushes perrished

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 23 May 2006 92,986 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on exhaust

front antiroll bar bushes perrished

nearside rear brake slightly binding

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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R529 SRY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R529 SRY, 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 R529 SRY registered?

R529 SRY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R529 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 SRY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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