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R720 EGN

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 EGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,038 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brakes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brakes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,807 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,966 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,408 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,408 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,618 miles

front registration plate damaged

n/s/r service brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,919 miles

passenger rear foot brake 50% less than drivers side

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 51,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 51,264 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,014 miles

n/s/r foot brake low

Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,549 miles

n/s/r service brake not as efficient as o/s/r

rear brakes noisy operation

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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R720 EGN 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 75%.

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 R720 EGN, 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 R720 EGN registered?

R720 EGN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R720 EGN safe to buy?

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