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CLZ 5601

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 5601
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,528 miles

Oil leak

drivers door interior opening handle/lever is missing - can open door from the inside by pulling the cable

Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,498 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

drivers door interior opening handle/lever is missing - can open door from the inside by pulling the cable

passenger front bottom ball joint pin maybe fitted incorrectly and the dust cover is torn.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,184 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 80,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers side interior door handle is missing but door can still be opened from inside

Fail 10 Dec 2009 73,532 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers side interior door handle is missing but door can still be opened from inside

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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CLZ 5601 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CLZ 5601, 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 CLZ 5601 registered?

CLZ 5601 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is CLZ 5601 safe to buy?

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