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R695 NRU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 NRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 75,217 miles

n/s reverse light not working.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, both tyres worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

various stone chips.Large stone chip in o/s of windscreen close to 10mm limit!

Fail 6 Apr 2009 75,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s reverse light not working.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm, both tyres worn to 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

various stone chips.Large stone chip in o/s of windscreen close to 10mm limit!

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,086 miles

both front brake discs corroded on insides but opperate correctly.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

spare tyre tread depth 1.6mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,239 miles

as per advisory notice issued 02/04/2007 with vt30 except spare and low brake effort have been done.

Fail 2 Apr 2007 56,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade split.

auxillary drive belt slightly perished.

both front brake discs corroded on insides but opperating correctly.

exhaust system heavily corroded.

o/s/r brake effort low (possible wheel cylinder leaking but no signs of damp without removing).

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm + spare tyre 1.6mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,214 miles

headlamp patterns slightly dim.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm,n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

rear wiper blade split.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 44,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

headlamp patterns slightly dim.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm,n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

rear wiper blade split.

various stone chips in windscreen.

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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R695 NRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R695 NRU, 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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R695 NRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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