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R561 LRX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 51,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 51,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamp beam image are deterioated.

Near side front road wheel inner rim is distorted.

Off side headlamp is cracked.

Off side sunvisor is loose.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,266 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 42,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

batery loose

Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,876 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weeping fluid

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,826 miles

nearside front shocker leaking badly

offside rear light lens in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,185 miles

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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R561 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R561 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 R561 LRX registered?

R561 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R561 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 LRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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