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R839 MDY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,830 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,133 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre slight damage noticed

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,887 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2011 52,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r footbrake effort low.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r footbrake effort low.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,939 miles

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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R839 MDY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R839 MDY, 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 R839 MDY registered?

R839 MDY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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