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R794 MNV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,621 mi
Last recorded163,621 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 MNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 163,621 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

front no plate deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2008 153,586 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 26 Sep 2008 153,586 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Sep 2007 151,692 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 151,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake fluid level low

headlight patterns not very clear

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2006 135,660 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 135,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R794 MNV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R794 MNV, 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 R794 MNV registered?

R794 MNV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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