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R163 LGO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 LGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,566 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,566 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 7,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,983 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,059 miles

slight damage on offside front seat belt stalk

wiper scratch on windscreen offside

Fail 4 Nov 2008 48,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage on offside front seat belt stalk

wiper scratch on windscreen offside

Pass 2 May 2007 42,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,324 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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R163 LGO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R163 LGO, 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 R163 LGO registered?

R163 LGO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R163 LGO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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