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R837 LRX

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,516 mi
Last recorded133,516 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 133,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 126,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 118,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 118,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded and worn

front pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 116,501 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 114,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 114,423 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 107,589 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 107,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

CAM BELT?

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE STABILISER SPLIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN OIFFSIDE STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,060 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 91,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

PEDAL RUBBERS WORN FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 77,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 77,060 miles

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

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

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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R837 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R837 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.

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What year was R837 LRX registered?

R837 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R837 LRX safe to buy?

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