MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
exhaust blowing
reverse lights inop
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f/ o/s/f/ head light coves misstey milk
o/s/r/ outer arch corred
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R180 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R180 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 R180 ALC registered?
R180 ALC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R180 ALC safe to buy?
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