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R103 SLA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,578 mi
Last recorded46,578 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 SLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front springs corroded

both rear tyres badly cracked on outer sidewalls no cords showing

o/s/f shock weeping slightly

rear brake readings low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,244 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 42,244 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,474 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,183 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,999 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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R103 SLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R103 SLA, 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 R103 SLA registered?

R103 SLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R103 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 SLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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