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R866 DNE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,171 mi
Last recorded41,171 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 DNE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,171 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,721 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 37,721 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,996 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 34,996 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,926 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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R866 DNE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R866 DNE, 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 R866 DNE registered?

R866 DNE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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