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R427 LFM

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

81,505 mi
Last recorded81,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 LFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,505 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,245 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

o/s/f door has to be closed gently and finally pushed/pulled to latch securely in the closed position

Fail 25 Mar 2013 76,227 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,608 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

o/s/f inner wing/chassis leg corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

o/s/f inner wing/chassis leg corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,626 miles

33% of centre stop lamp is inoperative

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

33% of centre stop lamp is inoperative

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,260 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

underside of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2009 59,260 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)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroding

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

engine overheating - fan inop?

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

underside of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,713 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 38,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

slight play offside front lower balljoint

travel in handbrake lever

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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R427 LFM is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R427 LFM, 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 R427 LFM registered?

R427 LFM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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