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R775 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,654 mi
Last recorded88,654 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,654 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,654 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 70,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 67,408 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mount is perished and split

Fail 28 May 2012 67,390 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mount is perished and split

Fail 25 May 2011 63,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet latch will need attention

both front brake didsc are very corroded & will need attention

engine oil leak

exhaust system will need attention

f/n/s road wheel slightly damaged

f/n/s tyre worn

front brake pads worn

r/n/s tyre slightly deformed

rear silencer mount. will need attention

Pass 25 May 2011 63,322 miles

bonnet latch will need attention

both front brake didsc are very corroded & will need attention

engine oil leak

exhaust system will need attention

f/n/s road wheel slightly damaged

f/n/s tyre worn

front brake pads worn

r/n/s tyre slightly deformed

rear silencer mount. will need attention

Pass 19 May 2010 58,481 miles

both front headlights will require replacement

both front wipers will soon need replacing

exhaust front pipe will soon need attention

front brake discs are corroded

front offside tyre is worn and on the limit

rear offside light cluster will soon need attention

rear offside tyre is worn and perished

Pass 21 May 2009 52,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,160 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,412 miles

f/o/s brake flex will soon require attention

n/s inner cv gaiter split

r/n/s tyre has a nail in it

Pass 18 May 2006 36,142 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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R775 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R775 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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R775 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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