MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
floor pannel corroded arounf rear towing eye
horn sounds slightly worn
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
floor pannel corroded arounf rear towing eye
horn sounds slightly worn
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both rear wheel arches corroded
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
vehicle has various areas of corrosion apart from those detailed on the failure notice.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet safety catch seized
both headlights deteriorated in side
front discs pitted
front reg plate slight red tinge
o/s/r w/bearing slight noise
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bonnet safety catch seized
both headlights deteriorated in side
front discs pitted
front reg plate slight red tinge
heatsheild at rear loose
interior door catchs not fixed to doors
o/s/r w/bearing slight noise
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R154 VSM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?
R154 VSM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R154 VSM safe to buy?
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