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R755 NVV

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 NVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

movement in hand brake leaver

nearside rear tyre side wall cracks

Fail 24 Nov 2011 99,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

movement in hand brake leaver

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge and near wear indicators

nearside rear tyre side wall cracks

offside front tyre wearing on edges and near wearindicators

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag warning light stays on

bind offside front brake

both headlights are deteriorating

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 99,308 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag warning light stays on

bind offside front brake

both headlights are deteriorating

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag warning light stays on

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Nov 2009 98,837 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

air bag warning light stays on

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 85,025 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

engine oil on low mark

Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

engine oil on low mark

Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,717 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

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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R755 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R755 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 R755 NVV registered?

R755 NVV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R755 NVV safe to buy?

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