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R461 LDG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 LDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 98,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,979 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 94,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,398 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s r tyre slight edge wear

Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,398 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s r tyre slight edge wear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,349 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 86,349 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,559 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 82,517 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f belt stalk cover adrift n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2006 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

adv 20% brake inbalance on front brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

adv 20% brake inbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Aug 2006 78,077 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R461 LDG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R461 LDG, 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 R461 LDG registered?

R461 LDG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R461 LDG safe to buy?

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