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R826 ENE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,899 mi
Last recorded56,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 ENE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,590 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,585 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,406 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,021 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 45,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,940 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,526 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 38,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 33,951 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 33,951 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R826 ENE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R826 ENE, 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 R826 ENE registered?

R826 ENE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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