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R846 MPB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,406 mi
Last recorded45,406 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 MPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,406 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Corrosion to n.s.r wheel arch /sill

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs worn

Corrosion to n.s.r wheel arch /sill

Exhaust system corroded and blowing

O.s.r tyre perished

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,862 miles

unable to see front brake pads correctly

Fail 29 Sep 2014 37,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

unable to see front brake pads correctly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,690 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,854 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,070 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 20,068 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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R846 MPB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R846 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 R846 MPB registered?

R846 MPB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R846 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R846 MPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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