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R664 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 118,128 miles

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar droplink bushes starting to crack

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edge and low at 2mm

rear coilsprings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 118,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar droplink bushes starting to crack

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edge and low at 2mm

rear coilsprings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,146 miles

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar droplink bushes starting to crack

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s/f anti roll bar droplink bushes starting to crack

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 109,601 miles

can not open boot

nearside front headlight is starting to go opaque

offside and nearside front anti roll bar droplink bushes are starting to crack

offside front shock absorber has slight dampness of fluid

Fail 24 Jul 2014 109,601 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

can not open boot

nearside front headlight is starting to go opaque

offside and nearside front anti roll bar droplink bushes are starting to crack

offside front shock absorber has slight dampness of fluid

Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,364 miles

airbag light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 103,693 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,606 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,606 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 83,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,169 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 77,169 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 69,013 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 68,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R664 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R664 VLE, 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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R664 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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