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R154 ALC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 ALC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,366 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,223 miles

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

Off-side rear wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,508 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join very corroded.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread and perished on the sidewalls.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre to rear exhaust join very corroded.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread and perished on the sidewalls.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,845 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 39,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 35,636 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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R154 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R154 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 R154 ALC registered?

R154 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R154 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 ALC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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