MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AIRBAG LIGHT ON
DRIVERS INNER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE
FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN
FRONT SHOCKS WORN
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AIRBAG LIGHT ON
DRIVERS INNER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE
FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN
FRONT SHOCKS WORN
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside front abs sensor ring broken on cv joint
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside front abs sensor ring broken on cv joint
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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R503 VWN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R503 VWN, 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 R503 VWN registered?
R503 VWN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R503 VWN safe to buy?
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