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R482 XPX

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,153 mi
Last recorded80,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 XPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,855 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,551 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,708 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,851 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,981 miles

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,981 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,704 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,590 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 66,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2006 57,690 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 17 Jun 2006 57,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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R482 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R482 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 R482 XPX registered?

R482 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R482 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 XPX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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