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R644 LCD

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 LCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both body seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlight lens deteriorating

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

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,300 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight lens deteriorating

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

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,788 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 76,536 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,170 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,750 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,470 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,139 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,139 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,269 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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R644 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R644 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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R644 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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