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R851 LDE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,540 mi
Last recorded63,540 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 LDE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 63,540 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 63,540 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Excessively corroded within 30cm of lower seat belt mount (10.1 (d))

Central Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 61,094 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,597 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 55,849 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 55,849 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 53,805 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 51,516 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2013 51,513 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)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 43,953 miles

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

Fuel tank strap starting to corode

Minor oil leak from underside

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

nearside outer anti roll bar bush starting to deteriorate

offside outer anti roll bar bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 May 2011 43,949 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank strap starting to corode

Minor oil leak from underside

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

nearside outer anti roll bar bush starting to deteriorate

offside outer anti roll bar bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2010 41,394 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 41,394 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

d/s/f inner door handle security could be improved

Pass 26 May 2009 39,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,106 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyre walls beginning to perish

p.a.s. pipe underneath manifold has signs of a minor leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 31,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

passager rear tyre perished

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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R851 LDE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R851 LDE, 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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R851 LDE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R851 LDE shows 21 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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