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R652 LBD

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 LBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs appear in poor condition

nearside rear outer sill previously repaired

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

nearside wing mirror glass broken

steering stiff operation

fuel filter has been repaired

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise strong front inner brake pads look very low (hard to see) recommend inspection

advise strong nearside and offside front tyres on limit at time of test

front brake discs badly worn and pitted

nearside and offside outer sills blisterd,corroded and getting weak

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear outer sill corroded and getting weak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,712 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside and offside front shock absorbers leaking

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear outer sill blisterd and corroded, getting weak

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Fail 16 Jul 2009 63,712 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside and offside front shock absorbers leaking

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear outer sill blisterd and corroded, getting weak

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,991 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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R652 LBD is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R652 LBD, 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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R652 LBD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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