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R723 LHU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 LHU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 113,025 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met the required standard.

Nearside rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 10 May 2012 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions only just met the required standard.

Nearside rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,647 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 107,647 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,941 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 102,941 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,989 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

rear axle/subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel.

spare tyre defective.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,989 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroding/deteriorating.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

rear axle/subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel.

spare tyre defective.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,003 miles

corrosion on o/s step/outer sill.

damage/cut to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

front inner brake discs deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroding.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 79,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroding.

o/s/f tyre pressure low.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on o/s step/outer sill.

damage/cut to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

front inner brake discs deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes almost deteriorated.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,102 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 71,102 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front coil springs corroding.

front indicators starting to discolour.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s step/outer sill corroding.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes satrting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,020 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

rear exhaust box corroding.

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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R723 LHU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R723 LHU, 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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R723 LHU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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