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R673 VOF

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 VOF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished and cracked

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished and cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,842 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 59,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 59,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,382 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,057 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,125 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,122 miles

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

exhaust becoming poor

front pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

offside front shoker damp and soft in opoeration

slight play in offside strut top mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,393 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

various front suspension bushes worn. †n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn & sidewalls spliting.

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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R673 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 R673 VOF, 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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What year was R673 VOF registered?

R673 VOF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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