MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
alternator/ power steering belts deteriorated
baffles loose in rear exhaust box
exhaust heatsheild loose
slight perishing to front brake hoses
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R345 VLE registered?
R345 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R345 VLE safe to buy?
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