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R848 LRX

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,876 mi
Last recorded83,876 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,876 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,079 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r and n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,314 miles

high level brake light 50%

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light 50%

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,746 miles

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

high intesity brake light.. 1 bulb innop

Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

high intesity brake light.. 1 bulb innop

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2008 51,708 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2007 44,600 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall - no cords exposed

Pass 4 Feb 2006 39,529 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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R848 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R848 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 R848 LRX registered?

R848 LRX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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