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R517 XEC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,317 mi
Last recorded113,317 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 XEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2011 113,317 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

2 foot section of brake pipe under floor is covered by plastic cover unable to inspect.

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

ignition stwitch return spring faulty

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2010 107,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around rear suspension

crack in offside headlamp but not affecting headlamp aim

wiper blade split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 107,463 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

corrosion around offside front seat belt mounting

corrosion around rear suspension

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in offside headlamp but not affecting headlamp aim

wiper blades split

Pass 26 Feb 2009 103,352 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 23 Feb 2009 103,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 98,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 92,808 miles

as per pervious test

Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 15 Apr 2006 77,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

chip in front number plate

exhaust rear section repaired

offside front roll bar bushes starting to perish

Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,977 miles

20% imbalance on front brakes

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R517 XEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R517 XEC, 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 R517 XEC registered?

R517 XEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R517 XEC safe to buy?

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