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R499 XPX

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 XPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,675 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,953 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,953 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,357 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust rusty, has small leak of gases .....

Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,082 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust rusty, has small leak of gases .....

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 98,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,553 miles

Exhaust tail pipr outer cover corroded but not blowing

O/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 92,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,636 miles

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

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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R499 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R499 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 R499 XPX registered?

R499 XPX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R499 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 XPX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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