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R845 MPB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 MPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,350 miles

Accident damage evident to nearside front wing

Exhaust system corroded and showing slight exhaust blow from centre silencer clamp

Front brake discs worn and slight corrosion

Front number plate cracked

Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight free play in steering rack

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside and offside front seat frames

Slight play in nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes

Various marks evident to front screen

Fail 19 Dec 2007 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Accident damage evident to nearside front wing

Exhaust system corroded and showing slight exhaust blow from centre silencer clamp

Front brake discs worn and slight corrosion

Front number plate cracked

Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight free play in steering rack

Slight noise from nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside and offside front seat frames

Slight play in nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes

Various marks evident to front screen

Pass 19 Dec 2006 90,987 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 90,987 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 78,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 78,312 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside door mirror cracked

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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R845 MPB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R845 MPB, 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 R845 MPB registered?

R845 MPB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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