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R138 ALC

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,582 mi
Last recorded91,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 ALC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,582 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 88,547 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,535 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,282 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 78,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,517 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R138 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R138 ALC, 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 R138 ALC registered?

R138 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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