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R32 LAP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,188 mi
Last recorded92,188 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 LAP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,802 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 85,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,219 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated borderline

offside rear axle bush deteriorated borderline

Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated borderline

offside rear axle bush deteriorated borderline

Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,669 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,055 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,595 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 51,030 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 51,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2005 46,473 miles

centre exhauxt pip corroded & blowing. †nail in the near side rear tyre. †both front brake disc's corroded.

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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R32 LAP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R32 LAP, 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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R32 LAP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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