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R694 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,286 mi
Last recorded119,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front disc slight worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 119,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front disc slight worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 116,632 miles

front number plate craked

Fail 29 Jun 2009 116,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate craked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 111,254 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 111,254 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,913 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 102,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 94,522 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 94,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R694 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R694 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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R694 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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