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R734 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,295 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2010 48,716 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

poor beam patten to both front headlamps

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 29 May 2010 48,716 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

poor beam patten to both front headlamps

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 29 May 2009 47,519 miles

front wipers split at ends

poor beam pattens to both front headlamp

Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

poor pattern to both front headlamps

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 45,414 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 42,955 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 42,955 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers slight smearing

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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R734 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R734 NVV, 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 R734 NVV registered?

R734 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R734 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 NVV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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