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R433 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,537 miles

centre rear seat belt not available to inspect

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,964 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 78,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,758 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,815 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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R433 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R433 VLA, 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 R433 VLA registered?

R433 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R433 VLA safe to buy?

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