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R814 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,093 mi
Last recorded73,093 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,299 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,684 miles

nearside rear bearing strating to make noise

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 52,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 49,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,490 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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R814 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R814 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 R814 VLE registered?

R814 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R814 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 VLE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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