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R855 VLE

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 69,370 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 69,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,207 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 57,207 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 57,205 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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R855 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R855 VLE, 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 R855 VLE registered?

R855 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R855 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 VLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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