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R128 RBV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,495 mi
Last recorded76,495 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,495 miles

heavy corrosion to inner sills

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion and hole to offside front inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 24 Aug 2017 76,495 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion and hole to offside front inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,462 miles

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

offside front shocker getting weak

offside outer door sill corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,192 miles

when testing brake on the rolling road,noise coming from the nearside rear brake,unable to confirm with out further investigation noise

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,062 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust corroding, not blowing at time of test

slight kick in o/s steering rod, not excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,406 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,527 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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R128 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R128 RBV, 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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R128 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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