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R652 ENB

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,659 mi
Last recorded89,659 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 ENB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 89,653 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,879 miles

rear exhaust box rubber mounting slightly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2008 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box rubber mounting slightly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2008 75,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,496 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 61,496 miles

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

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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R652 ENB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R652 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 R652 ENB registered?

R652 ENB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R652 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 ENB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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