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R723 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,709 mi
Last recorded103,709 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,709 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 103,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 99,277 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,272 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s inner cv boot leaking oil

screen stone chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 93,783 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,146 miles

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

o/s rear brake low reading

Fail 19 Feb 2009 86,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s rear brake low reading

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 79,193 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,391 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,973 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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R723 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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