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R275 VOF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,880 mi
Last recorded60,880 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 VOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,880 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

aux belt deteriorated

bosy corrosion

n/s/f anti roll bar link deteriorated

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,249 miles

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to sills.

damage to nearside rear lamp.

deterioration to nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

service brake efficiency 51%

trim loose under offside front wheel arch.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to sills.

damage to nearside rear lamp.

deterioration to front anti-roll bar drop link bushes.

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

trim loose under offside front wheel arch.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,985 miles

corrosion just outside prescribed area near nearside front suspension leg,top mounting.

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to sills.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

slight play in front ball joints.

wear to front brake discs and slight fluctuation in readings.

rear brakes 37% imbalanced.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion just outside prescribed area near nearside front suspension leg,top mounting.

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to sills.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

slight play in front ball joints.

wear to front brake discs and slight fluctuation in readings.

rear brakes 37% imbalanced.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belts not fully checked.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,650 miles

edge wear front tyres

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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R275 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R275 VOF, 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 R275 VOF registered?

R275 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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