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R75 XDC

1998 Renault Clio

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 XDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,278 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,278 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 87,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

condition of bonnet catch

condition of front brake discs

condition of front exhaust

condition of offside front door inner handle

emissions close to limits

heavy rust in front subframe

travel on rear brakes

wear in both driveshafts

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,122 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,396 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,383 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 69,214 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)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear door unable to open from the inside or the outside

Pass 15 Jun 2005 62,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R75 XDC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R75 XDC, 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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R75 XDC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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