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P558 SOO

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 SOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to outer wall of n/s.front tyre.

Sump corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,014 miles

both headlamps frosted over starting to lose their pattern advise replacing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers seat worn

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,315 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,951 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 42,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P558 SOO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P558 SOO, 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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P558 SOO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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