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R515 XUD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 XUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2014 107,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyre worn outer edges

offside front step sill corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,247 miles

both outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 102,489 miles

both rear outer sill corroded

o/s/f step sill corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sill corroded

o/s/f step sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,519 miles

offside iner sill corroding

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 99,519 miles

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

offside iner sill corroding

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 95,829 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 95,801 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,364 miles

chip in screen

Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,364 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in screen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,001 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 86,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2005 77,719 miles

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 XUD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R515 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

R515 XUD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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