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R424 RBL

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 RBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 100,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,427 miles

(slight) damage around offside front lower sill jacking point

(slight) exhaust blow from centre to rear pipe joint

Nearside head light beam image very poor

Nearside outer CV boot pin holed

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Scratches to screen (in drivers view) -close to excess-

Steering rack damp

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit!!

Fail 2 Jul 2013 94,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

(slight) damage around offside front lower sill jacking point

(slight) exhaust blow from centre to rear pipe joint

Nearside head light beam image very poor

Nearside outer CV boot pin holed

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Scratches to screen (in drivers view) -close to excess-

Steering rack damp

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit!!

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,130 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers door, inner handle broken but still works.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,881 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner door handle broken

Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner door handle broken

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,900 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 71,900 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2009 62,933 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center section deterating slightly leaking

rear exhaust box mounting deterating

rear no plate deterating

Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,265 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 55,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,730 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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R424 RBL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R424 RBL, 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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R424 RBL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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