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R154 VSM

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 VSM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 127,038 miles

floor pannel corroded arounf rear towing eye

horn sounds slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 127,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 127,032 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,456 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 120,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 115,634 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 115,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 107,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 107,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 90,308 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 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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R154 VSM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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