MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play found in steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in both steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in both steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front coil spring lower end cut and located .
both outer sills starting to rust
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both outer sills starting to rust
front shocks are soft and slightly leaking
oil leak under vehicle (head gasket)
various chips in front screen
various steeering and suspension bushes are perishing
various under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
both front shock absorbers damp
both rear and nearside front tyres perishing
front lower arm bushes perishing
last 2 sections of exhaust corroding
nearside outer sil corroding
slight play in steering rack
various areas of underbody corrosion
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
both front shock absorbers damp
both rear and nearside front tyres perishing
front lower arm bushes perishing
last 2 sections of exhaust corroding
nearside outer sil corroding
slight play in steering rack
various areas of underbody corrosion
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R539 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R539 LRX, 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 R539 LRX registered?
R539 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R539 LRX safe to buy?
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