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R844 LRX

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 72,015 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,108 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)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside front brake hose has tape covering part of it

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,609 miles

offside front brake hose has tape covering part of the hose

Fail 3 May 2016 69,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside front brake hose has tape covering part of the hose

Pass 7 May 2015 68,325 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 68,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake hose has tape on one section

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake hose has tape on one section

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,367 miles

osr rear wheel noisey

Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,231 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,556 miles

brake discs poor

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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R844 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R844 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 R844 LRX registered?

R844 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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