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R838 LRX

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,284 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

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

General corrosion around vehicle

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

General corrosion arround vehicle.

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,170 miles

corrosion in sills

hairline cracks in nearside mirror

near side front tyre down to 2mm

nearside number plate lamp came on when tapped

off side front anti roll bar link rubber perished,advise renewing

some whiteness of front indicators

weep from front shock absorbers

Fail 6 Nov 2009 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in sills

hairline cracks in nearside mirror

near side front tyre down to 2mm

nearside number plate lamp came on when tapped

off side front anti roll bar link rubber perished,advise renewing

some whiteness of front indicators

weep from front shock absorbers

weep from front shock absorbers

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,416 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,768 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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R838 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R838 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 R838 LRX registered?

R838 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R838 LRX safe to buy?

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