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R828 NFE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,164 mi
Last recorded144,164 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 NFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 144,164 miles

osf tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2010 143,435 miles

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 136,117 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 135,950 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 123,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

no blade to rear wiper

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall & wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 123,040 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

no blade to rear wiper

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall & wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2007 112,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 104,559 miles

Front indicators slightly faded.Wiper blades poor.Rear axle bushes deteriorating.Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating.

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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R828 NFE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R828 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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What year was R828 NFE registered?

R828 NFE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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