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R834 LRX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,056 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,056 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 64,517 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,095 miles

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

body damage

front number plate poor

nearside rear tyre 2mm and perished outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2010 61,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage

front number plate poor

nearside rear tyre 2mm and perished outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2009 59,390 miles

body damage

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

Fail 24 Dec 2009 59,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

offside front tyre limit inner edge

wipers splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,093 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general body damage

wipers starting to split

Fail 8 Jan 2009 55,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general body damage

wipers starting to split

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,097 miles

offside rear brake noise

offside rear lens repaired

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,310 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)

oil leak

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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R834 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R834 LRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R834 LRX registered?

R834 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R834 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 LRX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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