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R670 LAA

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 LAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,059 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 130,059 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 121,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated, recommend replace

headlamp aim adjust should be set on position 1 for MOT requirments

minor oil leak

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Fail 30 Jul 2013 110,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

centre and rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated, recommend replace

minor oil leak

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,254 miles

Both front vertical antiroll bar links well worn and rubber in poor condition, but no excess play or movement.

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp beam image and pattern just acceptable, lens of headlamps deteriorated, corrosion beginning on pwr steering pipes, wiper clearance just adequate.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 105,254 miles

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

Both front vertical antiroll bar links well worn and rubber in poor condition, but no excess play or movement.

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp beam image and pattern just acceptable, lens of headlamps deteriorated, corrosion beginning on pwr steering pipes, wiper clearance just adequate.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust temporary fixed ?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Slight earth fault rear lamps

Steering rack gaitors perished

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 3 Sep 2011 102,642 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust bracket broken

dampness around steering rack

front exhaust clamp badly corroded

front washers require attention

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge and wearing low

rear exhaust mount missing (temp repair cable tied)

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Fail 28 Jun 2011 102,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust mount in poor condition*

underbody and components heavily corroded including front subframe, petrol tank strap,etc* suspect wear in front steering and suspension components*

windscreen damage top of unswept zone* washers poor - just ok* headlamp patterns indistinct but just ok* major oil leak* underbody shields restrict examination* front anti- roll bar end bushes worn*

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 91,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2006 60,805 miles

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

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

front disc and pads starting to wear thin

Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,805 miles

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

front disc and pads starting to wear thin

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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R670 LAA is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R670 LAA, 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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R670 LAA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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