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R639 ENB

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 ENB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drive shafts noisey

Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,938 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drive shafts noisey

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,862 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle mounting bushes are worn

Fail 1 Jul 2008 72,856 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle mounting bushes are worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,162 miles

hanbrake lever slightly insecure

slight movement in nearside front steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2007 69,087 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake lever slightly insecure

slight movement in nearside front steerin rack

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,032 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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R639 ENB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R639 ENB, 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 R639 ENB registered?

R639 ENB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R639 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 ENB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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