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R345 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,250 miles

alternator/ power steering belts deteriorated

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

exhaust heatsheild loose

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,215 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

corrosion to off side lower door sill.

front exhaust heat sheld rattling.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to off side lower door sill.

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

front exhaust heat sheld rattling.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,806 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear lamp units cracked

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear tyres close to limit and out of shape

Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear lamp units cracked

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear tyres close to limit and out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,269 miles

both front brake warning wires broken

nearside front cv gaiter has evidence of leaking

nearside rear tyre perished , lumpy on inner edge & has nail in it

offside & nearside front shock absorbers leaking

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front brake warning wires broken

nearside front cv gaiter has evidence of leaking

nearside rear tyre perished , lumpy on inner edge & has nail in it

offside & nearside front shock absorbers leaking

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,749 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 45,749 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,768 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,042 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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R345 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R345 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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R345 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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