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PIL 3590

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 3590
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,119 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 75,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 75,125 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake discs worn/corroded. pads worn

long handbrake

o/s/f lower swivel joint gaiter split

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,491 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,435 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 60,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PIL 3590 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PIL 3590, 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

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What year was PIL 3590 registered?

PIL 3590 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PIL 3590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 3590 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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