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DLZ 1401

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 1401
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

clutch heavy

condition of front seat belts

condition of offside front inner door handle

condition of rear no plate

corrosion on front subframe

exhaust condition

secondary interior mirror fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2012 126,507 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

clutch heavy

condition of front seat belts

condition of offside front inner door handle

condition of rear no plate

corrosion on front subframe

exhaust condition

secondary interior mirror fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,751 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air filter box insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 110,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,849 miles

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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DLZ 1401 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DLZ 1401, 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 DLZ 1401 registered?

DLZ 1401 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DLZ 1401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 1401 shows 6 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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