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R603 LCD

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 LCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 89,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear wheel bearings slight nosiey.

Front tyres low pressure.

Headlamp aim poor.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,197 miles

165/70/13 rear 165/65/13 front TYRES

head lamp lens's give out a pore beam pattern

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,197 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

165/70/13 rear 165/65/13 front TYRES

head lamp lens's give out a pore beam pattern

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,643 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front shock slight leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,303 miles

offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,485 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 52,485 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,750 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,951 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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R603 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R603 LCD, 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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R603 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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