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ExpiredMileage
79,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust system corroded
nearside rear bearing noisey
play in both front top shock mounts
underside of vehicle corroded
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear bearing noisey
play in both front top shock mounts
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
both outer and inner sills corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
both outer and inner sills corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Wipers Deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Wipers Deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear bumper insecure
both sides front wipers split slightly
rear exhaust rubber mounting perished
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear bumper insecure
both sides front wipers split slightly
rear exhaust rubber mounting perished
Nail in nearside front tyre
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both sides front wipers split slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R270 LFL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R270 LFL, 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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R270 LFL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 February 1998.
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