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R82 FLG

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,678 mi
Last recorded161,678 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 FLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 161,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 157,775 miles

Corrosion around petrol flap

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade worn

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2015 157,774 miles

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

Corrosion around petrol flap

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,615 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 151,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 144,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 144,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 142,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 142,531 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 138,978 miles

Front brake discs are becomeing corrodded inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 136,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 126,403 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slight cracks on tyre walls

slight rust on o/s outer sill

Fail 3 Feb 2009 126,384 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

slight rust on o/s outer sill

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slight cracks on tyre walls

Pass 28 Jan 2008 115,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 105,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 96,115 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 96,115 miles

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

Front brakes pads are worn

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

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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R82 FLG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R82 FLG, 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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R82 FLG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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