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R626 LCD

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,138 mi
Last recorded121,138 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 LCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 121,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,238 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,658 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns very vague

engine has an oil leak

offside washer jet not squirting onto screen

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak\beam images

Fail 26 Aug 2008 86,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak\beam images

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 56,346 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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R626 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 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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R626 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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