MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R489 VAK safe to buy?
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