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R342 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear plate deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

signs of corrosion to multiple points of the chassis

Fail 17 May 2013 75,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc heavily corroded

rear plate deteriorated

signs of corrosion to multiple points of the chassis

Pass 19 May 2012 71,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel carrier is empty spare wheel not in car

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,682 miles

Cigar lighter/12v outlet is innoperative

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel is not in its carrier

Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Cigar lighter/12v outlet is innoperative

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel is not in its carrier

Pass 21 May 2010 66,242 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 66,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare wheel not in underbody carrier

Fail 20 May 2009 83,232 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare wheel not in underbody carrier

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,141 miles

corrosion to fron brake disc

slight wear to both front top shock absorber mounting

spare wheel missing

Fail 31 May 2008 59,141 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to fron brake disc

slight wear to both front top shock absorber mounting

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 May 2007 54,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 49,343 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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R342 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R342 VLA, 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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R342 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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