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R438 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,284 mi
Last recorded67,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,284 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,284 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,745 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 64,848 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,827 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Slight stiffness at steering wheel.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,542 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 58,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 56,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,922 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 54,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2006 52,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 51,992 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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R438 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R438 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 R438 VLE registered?

R438 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R438 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 VLE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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