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R801 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,476 mi
Last recorded116,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,034 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 92,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,726 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 73,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,804 miles

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

Oil leak

advise coolant level low

Fail 3 Oct 2007 65,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

advise coolant level low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,546 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 55,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,164 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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R801 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R801 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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What year was R801 VLE registered?

R801 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R801 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 VLE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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