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R83 RTN

1998 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,950 mi
Last recorded41,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 RTN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 41,950 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded at rear

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,950 miles

exhaust slightly corroded at rear

Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,185 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,530 miles

marks on wheel trims oil on g/box n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge exhaust corroding

Pass 14 May 2009 24,715 miles

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

slight oil leak nsf inner driveshaft seal

Pass 14 May 2008 24,234 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 14 May 2007 23,216 miles

rear exhaust startingto rust

Fail 14 May 2007 23,216 miles

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

rear exhaust startingto rust

Pass 9 May 2006 21,975 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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R83 RTN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R83 RTN, 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 R83 RTN registered?

R83 RTN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R83 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 RTN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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