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R133 AVR

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,195 mi
Last recorded63,195 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 AVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and not fully visable due to plastic covers obscuring view (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded and weak

offside rear chassis corroded outside of presribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,887 miles

both front brake hoses perished/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/difficult to inspect due to plastic cover

n/s outer sill starting to corrode and both sills at rear

n/s/f outer tyre wall/tread starting to split/perish

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre tread starting to split

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wiper torn

slight split in o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot

Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,884 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)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses perished/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/difficult to inspect due to plastic cover

n/s outer sill starting to corrode and both sills at rear

n/s/f outer tyre wall/tread starting to split/perish

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre tread starting to split

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wiper torn

slight split in o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot

Pass 13 Aug 2013 62,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,490 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2011 58,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,077 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,673 miles

signs of grease on o/s cv boot

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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R133 AVR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R133 AVR, 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 R133 AVR registered?

R133 AVR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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