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R679 NNW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,082 mi
Last recorded142,082 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 NNW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 142,082 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 142,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 131,051 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 131,051 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

nearside + offside rear flexi.brake pipesd ends slightly corroded

nearside steering rack slihgt play

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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R679 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R679 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 R679 NNW registered?

R679 NNW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R679 NNW safe to buy?

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