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R487 XPX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 XPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,294 miles

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

handbrake lever not fully secure

rear number plate delaminated

windscreen shows damage

Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever not fully secure

rear number plate delaminated

steering rack gaiters weak

windscreen shows damage

Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear seat belts show damage

windscreen shows damage

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,712 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 53,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,614 miles

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM OUTTER EDGE

SLIGHT LIFT O/S TOP STRUT MOUNT

Pass 12 Jul 2005 47,258 miles

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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R487 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R487 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R487 XPX registered?

R487 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R487 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 XPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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