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R342 VRA

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 VRA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

front no plate slightly damaged

slight corrosion to body & sills

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,686 miles

nearside rear brake slightlt binding

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,686 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightlt binding

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,975 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

deterioration in offside rear tyre

nearside a b s ring broken

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,975 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

deterioration in offside rear tyre

nearside a b s ring broken

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,199 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,790 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 42,788 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both wipers split on ends.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 40,202 miles

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

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 VRA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 R342 VRA, 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 VRA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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