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R643 AVC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,002 mi
Last recorded114,002 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2011 114,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Alternator belt is slipping.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable for the mot.

Front screen is chipped.

Gaiter on n/s ball joint is split, there is no play in the joint at the time of testing, but this may deteriorate quickly.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge, is close to the limit & will probably expose the cords soon.

N/s headlamp beam image is starting to olose clarity.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Plastic trims will have to be removed to reair corrosion in o/s front wheelarch, extent of corrosion will not be known until cover removed.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

There is a small am ount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,789 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inside edges

surface corrosion around underbody areas

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Oct 2010 103,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inside edges

surface corrosion around underbody areas

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,653 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,897 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,897 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,054 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 67,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,283 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 56,283 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,057 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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R643 AVC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R643 AVC, 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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R643 AVC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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