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R852 MEH

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 MEH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 64,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,526 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,526 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,308 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrodsion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,308 miles

corrodsion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 61,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,361 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,684 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,794 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,249 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2006 48,658 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 48,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

drivers seat belt anchor cover broken,but remians operational

front brake pads and discs appear well worn

rear exhaust rusted

spare tyre perished

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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R852 MEH is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R852 MEH, 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 R852 MEH registered?

R852 MEH is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R852 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 MEH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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