CarVerify

Free Car Check

R726 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,809 mi
Last recorded40,809 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 40,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,633 miles

L/H/R light lens split+holed

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

L/H/R light lens split+holed

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,295 miles

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

corrosion to nearside outter sill

overdue on time for timing belt

some damage to rear nearside lamp

Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to nearside outter sill

overdue on time for timing belt

some damage to rear nearside lamp

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,696 miles

Nearside rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,615 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28,615 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,819 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 26,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R726 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R726 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R726 VLA?

You can check the full history of R726 VLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R726 VLA registered?

R726 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R726 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 VLA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R726 VLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R726 VLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.