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R521 XYD

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 XYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre doorstep/outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre door step area (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

all wiper blades are split

Fail 17 Jan 2017 109,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive door sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre doorstep/outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polished lense during test (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre door step area (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever insecure fixing bolts loose (3.1.3b)

all wiper blades are split

Pass 19 Dec 2015 106,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 106,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 30 (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 20 (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,130 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Fail 29 Dec 2014 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,164 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,008 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 60,645 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 50,955 miles

Chip in windscreen ZONE B

Drivers door handle missing inside

Fail 27 May 2010 50,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen ZONE B

Drivers door handle missing inside

Pass 28 May 2009 43,742 miles

Chip in windscreen zone B

Pass 16 May 2008 41,460 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper in poor condition

severe cracking o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 38,145 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,145 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2006 34,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R521 XYD is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R521 XYD, 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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R521 XYD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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