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R32 XDC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,026 mi
Last recorded122,026 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 XDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2013 122,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

handbrake lever loose

n/s door mirror body damaged

o/s/f brake sticking

oil light on

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

power steering cap missing

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 106,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 105,336 miles

Front number plate damaged

Intermittant engine misfire

Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Intermittant engine misfire

Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,088 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 96,056 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2008 87,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 87,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted + corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 76,697 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 10 May 2006 67,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XDC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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