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R627 LCD

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,748 mi
Last recorded109,748 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 LCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,748 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 109,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,822 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,645 miles

both reg plates faded, osf abs ring damaged not effecting brakes during test, nsf tyre getting low on edge

Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both reg plates faded, osf abs ring damaged not effecting brakes during test, nsf tyre getting low on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,897 miles

battery insecure

both number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/f headlamp loose

vehicle tested in wet

Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,887 miles

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

battery insecure

both number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding on limit

o/s/f headlamp loose

vehicle tested in wet

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,287 miles

Both Front Both Front Subframe Mount Bushesa perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Scratched

Chips in Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Naesride Rear Tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Damp

Raer Number Plate Stained

Rear Number Plate Faded

Washer Poor

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,451 miles

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

boot lid damaged

wiper blades split

Fail 3 Jul 2009 72,743 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Both Rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,743 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Both Rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Fail 1 Jul 2008 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Door Handle Damaged

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber

Offside Front Inner Door Handle Damaged

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,270 miles

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

corrosion rear exhaust section

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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R627 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R627 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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R627 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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