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R570 VFR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,594 mi
Last recorded97,594 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 VFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,594 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated no excessive movement

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre low air pressure

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly split

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear sidelamps slightly affected by operation of other lamps

Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated no excessive movement

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre low air pressure

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly split

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear sidelamps slightly affected by operation of other lamps

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,116 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar link bush worn no excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nearside wiper blade securing clip worn

Offside front antiroll bar link bush worn no excessive movement

Offside front inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Spare tyre low air pressure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen scratched in drivers view but not seriously impairing vision

Fail 30 Sep 2014 96,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front antiroll bar link bush worn no excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Nearside wiper blade securing clip worn

Offside front antiroll bar link bush worn no excessive movement

Offside front inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Spare tyre low air pressure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen scratched in drivers view but not seriously impairing vision

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,030 miles

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside rear sidelamp slight interaction with operation of other lamps

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside rear sidelamp slight interaction with operation of other lamps

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,302 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front subframe heavily corroded

Minor scratching in windscreen swept zone but not affecting vision

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and on sidewalls

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 31 Aug 2012 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front subframe heavily corroded

Minor scratching in windscreen swept zone but not affecting vision

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and on sidewalls

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,078 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front subframe heavily rusted

Nearside front indicator slight discolouration

Offside front tyre cracking on inner wall and wearing close to legal limit

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen has light scratching in drivers zone but not seriosly impairing vision

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,727 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/front flasher lamp faded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 87,034 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,035 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,733 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 82,733 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R570 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R570 VFR, 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 R570 VFR registered?

R570 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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