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R292 VLN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

21,389 mi
Last recorded21,389 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 20,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,545 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 20,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,634 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 19,630 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,299 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 19,295 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,863 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,832 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 16,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,482 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,252 miles

Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2009 15,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,614 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,412 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,320 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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R292 VLN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R292 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 R292 VLN registered?

R292 VLN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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