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R825 NCN

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,824 mi
Last recorded75,824 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 NCN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 713,109 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 63,697 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 63,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 56,967 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 56,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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R825 NCN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange 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 R825 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 R825 NCN registered?

R825 NCN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R825 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 NCN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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