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R745 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 112,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,107 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front worn outside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,535 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,973 miles

Inner door handle missing still can open door from inside

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,447 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 84,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,814 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,956 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 59,937 miles

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

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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R745 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R745 VLE, 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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R745 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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