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R794 MRU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 MRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to nearside front/rear bodywork.

nearside front door mirror missing.

rear brakes noisey during roller brake test.

rear tailgate trim damaged.

surface corrosion to nearside/offside front inner wings.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside front/rear bodywork.

nearside front door mirror missing.

rear brakes noisey during roller brake test.

rear tailgate trim damaged.

surface corrosion to nearside/offside front inner wings.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 62,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R794 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

R794 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R794 MRU safe to buy?

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