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R13 LEL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,421 mi
Last recorded131,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 LEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 131,421 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,635 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,225 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 120,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 117,816 miles

both front indicators slightly discolered

both headlight aims on lower limit

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,809 miles

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

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

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 10 Jul 2009 117,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre brake pipes starting to corrode but not considered excessive at the time of test

front brakes have a slight imbalance may need attention in the near future

headlamp aim on the lower limits

offside and nearside front shockabsorbers slightly damp but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts have slight lift but not considered excessive

offside front inner wheel arche under bonnet starting to corrode

offside front track rod end has slight movement but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,591 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside steering gaitor slightly perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit

several bulbs out in centre stop light

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,028 miles

both front shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside rack joint has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2007 97,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,953 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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R13 LEL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R13 LEL, 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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R13 LEL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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