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DLZ 3650

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,003 mi
Last recorded115,003 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 3650
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 115,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 115,003 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 114,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 106,083 miles

both outer cv boots cracked

exhaust corroded not blowing

front number plate slightly faded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,849 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 97,849 miles

Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 90,406 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 3650 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc 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 DLZ 3650, 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 3650 registered?

DLZ 3650 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is DLZ 3650 safe to buy?

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