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R480 SDF

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,530 mi
Last recorded78,530 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 SDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,530 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,580 miles

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

Offside Front tyre persihed

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

excessive oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 78,580 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre persihed

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

excessive oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,530 miles

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

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2014 78,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,429 miles

Offside front tyre showing signs of age

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,035 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,692 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,947 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 43,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R480 SDF is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R480 SDF, 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 R480 SDF registered?

R480 SDF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R480 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 SDF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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