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R556 NFX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 NFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,101 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,101 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,917 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 85,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,962 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 73,764 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,764 miles

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

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,681 miles

slight cracking offside rear tyre wall

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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R556 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R556 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 R556 NFX registered?

R556 NFX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R556 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 NFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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