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R72 XRV

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,876 mi
Last recorded119,876 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 XRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 119,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlight plastic lenses are faded

handbrake could do with some adjustment

o/s and n/s outer body sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 114,345 miles

anti roll bar link rubber bushes are starting to break up

front head light lenses faded

handbrake could do with some adjustment

o/s and n/s outer body sills have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2013 114,233 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

front headlight lenses faded

hand brake could do with some adjustment

o/s and n/s outer body sills have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,620 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,610 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 104,518 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 104,436 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,701 miles

Slight exhaust blow from front joint of central pipe

Slight leak from nearside front shock absorber.

Some wear and pitting both front brake discs.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 81,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,461 miles

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

front pads appear low, front discs corroded, air bag light on

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,180 miles

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

air bag light on

rear box outer skin 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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R72 XRV is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R72 XRV, 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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R72 XRV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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