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R653 NNW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,881 mi
Last recorded54,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 NNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,881 miles

centre exhaust rusty

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 10 Aug 2015 54,881 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust rusty

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,660 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,894 miles

osr tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,292 miles

Both rear tyres have scuffing to outer sidewalls,no visible cord

O/S wiper starting to tear

Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,292 miles

Both rear tyres have scuffing to outer sidewalls,no visible cord

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S wiper starting to tear

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,559 miles

Both N/S tyres have kerb damage,no visible cord.(155-70-13T)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,749 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,729 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both N/S tyres have scuffing to sidewalls,no visible cord.155-70-13 T.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,341 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 21,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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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R653 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R653 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 R653 NNW registered?

R653 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R653 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 NNW shows 16 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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