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R125 ADX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 ADX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,788 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,719 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,974 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,974 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to legal limit

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,630 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,630 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2009 71,306 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire brocken/adrift

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,306 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire brocken/adrift

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,686 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

O/S/R brake test results lower than N/S/R,slightly damp backplate,suspect wheel cylinder leaking.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,674 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split at ends.

Front brake discs are corroded on inner braking surface.(pads ok).

N/S/F shock absorber damp.

O/S/F tyre is on the legal limit.

O/S/F tyre pressure low.

Screw in O/S/R tyre tread.

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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R125 ADX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R125 ADX, 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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R125 ADX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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