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R252 RBV

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,636 miles

rear brake efforts low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

rear brake efforts low

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,920 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,920 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,036 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour turbo/none (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,243 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 66,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearsider rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,789 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,497 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,602 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,594 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,402 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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R252 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R252 RBV, 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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R252 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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