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R297 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,690 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 96,663 miles

Headlamp lenses clouded

N/S/R Wing corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses clouded

N/S/R Wing corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,380 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 71,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 66,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 66,140 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 30 May 2006 63,009 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 63,006 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2005 61,458 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 61,332 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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R297 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R297 VLE, 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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R297 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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