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R852 TWO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,254 mi
Last recorded82,254 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 TWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,254 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 82,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre pershing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,454 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre pereshing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,705 miles

air bag light on

drivers seat belt starting to fray

marks on car

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,703 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on

drivers seat belt starting to fray

marks on car

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,170 miles

air bag light on

damage on car

drivers seat belt starting to fray

rear exhaust rubber heavily cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,652 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,651 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light on

front anti roll bar links deteriating

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,834 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

air bag light on

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 TWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R852 TWO, 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 TWO registered?

R852 TWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R852 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 TWO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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