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R152 LFG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,320 mi
Last recorded99,320 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 LFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolanty warning light iluminated

gear lever very stiff in operation

Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,320 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not operating when ignition is off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gear lever very stiff in operation

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,609 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 96,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,505 miles

offside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars

Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,503 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,674 miles

Engine appears to be leaking oil.

Front headlamps have deteriorated to the limits.

Nearside front suspension strut starting to leak

Offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Rear exhaust mounting rubber badly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the shoulder areas (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the shoulder areas (4.1.D.1b)

Engine appears to be leaking oil.

Front headlamps have deteriorated to the limits.

Nearside front suspension strut starting to leak

Nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Rear exhaust mounting rubber badly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,815 miles

Corrosion to front subframe.

Engine appears to have oil leak(s).

Front headlamps have deteriorated to the limits ( beam images being affected )

Nearside of windscreen in the swept area is damged but less than 40mm.

Rear exhaust joint is leaking near to the limits.

Rear number plate is deteriorating near to limits.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,705 miles

Exhaust security is only just meeting the requirements, the centre exhaust bracket is broken and the rear exhaust rubber mount is in poor condition

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

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

The engine is loosing oil

The front pads appear to be low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,551 miles

The front brake pads are low

The headlight beam pattern is poor

Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

The front brake pads are low

The headlight beam pattern is poor

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,967 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,967 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,369 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,796 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,796 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,542 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2005 25,509 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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R152 LFG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R152 LFG, 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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R152 LFG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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