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R863 VLA

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2013 84,968 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,108 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust section deteriated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,100 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust section deteriated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,653 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,653 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,864 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,861 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates dammaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates dammaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to rear no. plate

Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,295 miles

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

slight damage to rear no. plate

Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,041 miles

front + rear number plates cracked

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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R863 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R863 VLA, 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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R863 VLA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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