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R816 NFE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,416 mi
Last recorded129,416 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 NFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2016 129,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,360 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)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 88,310 miles

front brake discs wearing and corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,354 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 62,456 miles

both rear tyres perishing

damp around n/s/f inner c/v gaiter

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread close to edge wont repair if leaking

scratch marks on windscreen

Fail 15 May 2012 62,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air cleaner insecure could cause damage recommend secure

both rear tyres perishing

damp around n/s/f inner c/v gaiter

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread close to edge wont repair if leaking

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 18 May 2011 58,401 miles

3 nails in n/s/r tyre recommend new

both front anti roll bar drop links rubbers severly perished recommend new

both front indicators slightly discoloured

damage on o/s/f sill

excess grease around c/v joint and wheel on o/s/f

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear number plate disfigured recommend new

scratch marks on windscreen

slight blow from rear silencer joint

very slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 May 2011 58,401 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 nails in n/s/r tyre recommend new

both front anti roll bar drop links rubbers severly perished recommend new

both front indicators slightly discoloured

damage on o/s/f sill

excess grease around c/v joint and wheel on o/s/f

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear number plate disfigured recommend new

scratch marks on windscreen

slight blow from rear silencer joint

very slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2010 56,280 miles

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

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

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

offside front disc contaminated with grease

Fail 26 May 2010 56,280 miles

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

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside front disc contaminated with grease

Pass 29 May 2009 54,013 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2009 54,013 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2008 51,362 miles

nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen

offside front sill damaged

rear number plat slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2007 45,792 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 25 May 2006 39,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R816 NFE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R816 NFE, 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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R816 NFE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R816 NFE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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