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R439 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 80,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 78,330 miles

Exhaust slightly more noisey than standard

N/S Rear road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some slight damage to windscreen

Some slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

Some slight play/wear in rear suspension

Vehicle suspension lowered

Fail 26 May 2010 78,320 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust slightly more noisey than standard

N/S Rear road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Some slight damage to windscreen

Some slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

Some slight play/wear in rear suspension

Vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 6 May 2009 67,643 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 67,643 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,321 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,089 miles

Different size wheels front to rear

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,089 miles

Different size wheels front to rear

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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R439 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R439 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 R439 VLA registered?

R439 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R439 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 VLA shows 9 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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