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R665 NNW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,522 mi
Last recorded59,522 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 NNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

roof damage /rust on limit

rust to vehicle underside plus body panels

Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,521 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rust to vehicle underside plus body panels

slight hub noise at n/s front

Pass 11 May 2010 46,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

aedvanced rust to vehicle underside

Fail 11 May 2010 46,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aedvanced rust to vehicle underside

Pass 13 May 2009 37,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracked on sidewall

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

O/S/R Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 32,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,530 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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R665 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R665 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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R665 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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