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R642 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,372 mi
Last recorded26,372 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 26,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 25,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,039 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 23,182 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 22,805 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 18,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 16,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,633 miles

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

n/s tyres side walls starting to split

o/s front brake hose starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,825 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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R642 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R642 VLA, 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 R642 VLA registered?

R642 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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