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R141 ALC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 ALC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 89,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

195/50/15 X4

AIR BAG W/LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH

REAR BOOT LOCK/MECHANISM MISSING

Pass 18 May 2006 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

see vt30

Fail 18 May 2006 79,443 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

flexy guards fitted

n/s rack boot cracking

rear brakes imbalanced and o/s binding

rear wiper blades torn

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

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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R141 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R141 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 R141 ALC registered?

R141 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R141 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 ALC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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