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R748 SLB

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 SLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,505 miles

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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R748 SLB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R748 SLB, 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 R748 SLB registered?

R748 SLB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R748 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 SLB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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