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R356 LFW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,884 mi
Last recorded51,884 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 LFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,884 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

front wipers poor

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner driveshaft seal leaking

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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R356 LFW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R356 LFW, 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 R356 LFW registered?

R356 LFW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R356 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 LFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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