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R561 VND

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,734 mi
Last recorded103,734 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 VND
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,967 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,095 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 884,511 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,651 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 72,651 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,248 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,244 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 VND is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R561 VND, 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 VND registered?

R561 VND is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R561 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 VND shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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