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R703 XOV

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 XOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 125,426 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2010 125,426 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2008 104,564 miles

1 bulb at the high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front door mirror insecure.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked and show splits.

off side front outer sill shows distortion and weakness.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, shows deep splits at the inner side wall and is bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 22 May 2008 104,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

1 bulb at the high level stop lamp inoperative.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front door mirror insecure.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked and show splits.

off side front outer sill shows distortion and weakness.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, shows deep splits at the inner side wall and is bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 25 May 2007 88,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air filter insecure

bonnet stay fixing clip broken

corrosion/damage/off side outer sill

exhaust fouling floor

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

near side front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2007 88,424 miles

air filter insecure

bonnet stay fixing clip broken

corrosion/damage/off side outer sill

exhaust fouling floor

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

near side front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,047 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 84,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

at least 1 bulb at the high level stop lamp is inoperative.

near side front door mirror unit insecure.

off side headlamp aim is just within tolerance.

off side outer sill is damaged.

oil leak

part of the exhaust system is secured with wire.

play at off and near side front suspension strut top mounts.

play at the steering rack.

under vehicle oil contamination.

very slight backing lift/damage at front registration plate.

Pass 24 Feb 2005 76,449 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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R703 XOV is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R703 XOV, 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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R703 XOV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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