MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
osf wiper split
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf wiper split
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise o/s/f disc inner face
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R288 VLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R288 VLN, 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 R288 VLN registered?
R288 VLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 1998.
Is R288 VLN safe to buy?
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