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R522 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,862 mi
Last recorded47,862 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper is slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.s.r. brake slight binding

o.s. headlamp lens slight loose

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 30 Mar 2011 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n.s.r. brake slight binding

o.s. headlamp lens slight loose

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,903 miles

Engine oil leak

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

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front lower arm ball joint rubber split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,793 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 42,793 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS HEAVILY CRACKED STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,455 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,455 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front brake starting to bind

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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R522 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc 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 R522 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 R522 VLA registered?

R522 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R522 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 VLA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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