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R515 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012
Fail 15 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,641 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,641 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,413 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,887 miles

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,364 miles

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

exhaust is minimally secured to its housing, we advise it is re-secured a.s.a.p

Pass 10 May 2007 46,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front inner constant velocity gaitor leaking

slight uneven application on rear brakes

very slight roughness felt from offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 8 May 2006 38,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R515 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R515 VLA, 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 R515 VLA registered?

R515 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R515 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 VLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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