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R615 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,560 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,713 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,066 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,331 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,550 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 46,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,888 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 43,076 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 40,569 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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R615 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R615 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 R615 VLE registered?

R615 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R615 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 VLE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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