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R139 ALC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 ALC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,116 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 86,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 67,286 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,634 miles

rear wiper not clearing screen

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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R139 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R139 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 R139 ALC registered?

R139 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R139 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 ALC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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