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R454 RBV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,218 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,857 miles

Airbag light on.

Both steering rack boots cracking slightly.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust has a very slight leak on middle joint area.

Front coil springs in rusty condition.

Offside front indicator fading slightly.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight frontal accident damage.

Slight play in front wishbone inner bushes.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,857 miles

Airbag light on.

Both steering rack boots cracking slightly.

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust has a very slight leak on middle joint area.

Front coil springs in rusty condition.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front indicator fading slightly.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight frontal accident damage.

Slight play in front wishbone inner bushes.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,470 miles

evidence of play in both front strut tops

front brake pads are wearing low and brake discs are in poor condition

n/s/f shock absorber is weeping

n/s/f tyre is wearing very low

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit and has a cut across the tread

Pass 9 Dec 2006 50,351 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

exhaust system has corrosion on joints but has no leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,495 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 38,495 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R454 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R454 RBV, 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 R454 RBV registered?

R454 RBV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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