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R558 MGN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 MGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,860 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine rattle [cam belt area]

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine rattle [cam belt area]

Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,455 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,886 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,886 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,306 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R558 MGN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R558 MGN, 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 R558 MGN registered?

R558 MGN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R558 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 MGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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