MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to both outer sills
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
different tyre sizes front to rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
different tyre sizes front to rear
alloy wheel damage
both front tyres worn edges
nsf door handle missing but door still opens of cable
osf tyre sidewall damage inner and outer wall
osr wheel buckled inner rim
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
alloy wheel damage
both front tyres worn edges
nsf door handle missing but door still opens of cable
osf tyre sidewall damage inner and outer wall
osr wheel buckled inner rim
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both rear tyres slightly ovular
Cap missing from PAS fluid tank
Engine oil above max level
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sidewall damage o/s/f tyre
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Sidewall damage both front tyres
Slight corrosion both outer sils
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R513 VWN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R513 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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R513 VWN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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