MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R780 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange 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 R780 VFR, 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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What year was R780 VFR registered?
R780 VFR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 1998.
Is R780 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R780 VFR 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.
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