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R482 RST

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 RST
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil mist near brake pedal

Battery insecure

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

front reg damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,008 miles

floor pans all have slight corrosion in prescribed areas

offside front flexi brake pipe small cracks on hose

Fail 10 Jun 2009 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

floor pans all have slight corrosion in prescribed areas

offside front flexi brake pipe small cracks on hose

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,198 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,134 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 65,944 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,175 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 50,166 miles

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

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

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

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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R482 RST 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 44.4%.

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 R482 RST, 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 R482 RST registered?

R482 RST is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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