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R541 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,462 miles

handbrake high

slight judder on rear brakes

both outer mirrors have repairs

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both floor to sills rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,338 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior mirror not fitted

o/s head lamp glass damaged (temp repair)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,415 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 66,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,210 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

rear exhaust corroded

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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R541 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R541 VLE, 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 R541 VLE registered?

R541 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R541 VLE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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