MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside wiper torn
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre perished
very slight noise from nearside rear bearing
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 VSD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R488 VSD, 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 R488 VSD registered?
R488 VSD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.
Is R488 VSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 VSD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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