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R472 XPX

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,372 mi
Last recorded115,372 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 XPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 115,372 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake is slightly loose in floor/handbrake travel requires adjustmentrepair not yet at end of working travel

plastic panelling loose offside front inner wing not yet fouling roadwheel

rear silencer mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

rear wiperblade deterioratred

slight corrosion rear brake pipes/slight corrosion both rear brake hose ferrules

slight deterioration front and rear number plates still legible

slight scratching to windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2007 115,317 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake is slightly loose in floor/handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair not yet at end of working travel

plastic panelling loose offside front inner wing not yet fouling roadwheel

rear silencer mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

rear wiperblade deteriorated

slight corrosion both rear flexible brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight deterioration front and rear number plates still legible

slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2006 110,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 96,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R472 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R472 XPX, 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 R472 XPX registered?

R472 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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