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R35 CVM

1998 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 CVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 88,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,382 miles

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 30 May 2008 67,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake balance on upper limit

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,949 miles

front brake balance on upper limit

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Jun 2006 45,927 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED AND WARPED SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 Sep 2005 41,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 41,638 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R35 CVM is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R35 CVM, 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 R35 CVM registered?

R35 CVM is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R35 CVM safe to buy?

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