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R489 VAK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,799 mi
Last recorded71,799 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 VAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,799 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,980 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 64,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,631 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,185 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 57,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,752 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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R489 VAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R489 VAK, 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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R489 VAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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