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R824 NCN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 NCN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 114,198 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 114,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,569 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2010 113,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,179 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 102,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 93,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 93,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres getting low on tread (2 to 3mm)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on.

Fail 6 Oct 2007 83,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 67,220 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 67,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

corrosion on subframe not excessive

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall not showing reinforcing

rear beam bushes poor

rear wiper blade poor condition

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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R824 NCN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R824 NCN, 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 R824 NCN registered?

R824 NCN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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