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R639 NNW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 NNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,560 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,560 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,452 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,369 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,173 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 42,172 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R639 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

R639 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R639 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 NNW shows 8 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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