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R503 VWN

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

233,187 mi
Last recorded233,187 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 VWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 233,187 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 233,187 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 217,417 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

DRIVERS INNER DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

FRONT SHOCKS WORN

Fail 17 Jun 2011 217,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 198,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 198,717 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 183,355 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 183,352 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 175,993 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 156,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 156,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 138,104 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 136,686 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 136,686 miles

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.

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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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.

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