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R174 VLF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,521 mi
Last recorded73,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,521 miles

advise inspection of front to rear brake pipes[requires cover removing]

both front tyres and n/s rear tyres close to wear markers

front brake discs worn

front cross member/ o/s inner flitch coroded

slight play in steering rack

underbody becoming coroded in isolated area,s

Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

advise inspection of front to rear brake pipes[requires cover removing]

both front tyres and n/s rear tyres close to wear markers

front cross member/ o/s inner flitch coroded

slight play in steering rack

underbody becoming coroded in isolated area,s

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,018 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,052 miles

Slight cracking to N\S & O\S rear & O\S front outer tyre walls

Slight surface corrossion to floor

Fail 6 Jan 2007 58,947 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to N\S & O\S rear and N\S front outer tyre walls

Slight surface corrossion to floor

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R174 VLF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R174 VLF, 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 R174 VLF registered?

R174 VLF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R174 VLF safe to buy?

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