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R668 ENB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 ENB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,588 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,922 miles

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

Oil leak

oil lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Feb 2010 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

oil lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Feb 2009 65,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both inner sills corroded

both n/s and o/s front and rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,991 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

both n/s and o/s front and rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,254 miles

both rear and o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 65,252 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear and o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2006 63,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded

front subfram corroded

front wipers are poor †

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust leaking and in poor condsition

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,528 miles

rear cross member corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded

front subfram corroded

front wipers are poor †

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

rear exhaust leaking and in poor condsition

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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R668 ENB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R668 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 R668 ENB registered?

R668 ENB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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