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CHZ 3579

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 3579
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,790 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,790 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

both front brake hoses prerished

nsf steering rack gaiter perished

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf seatbelt staulk cover insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,763 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,117 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,114 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 63,059 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,768 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,242 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 48,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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CHZ 3579 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CHZ 3579, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CHZ 3579?

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What year was CHZ 3579 registered?

CHZ 3579 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is CHZ 3579 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 3579 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHZ 3579 have outstanding finance?

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