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R430 DNA

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 DNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,935 miles

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

both front wiper blades split,rear wiper blade split,air box on engine broken,spare tyre on limit,o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wiper blades split,rear wiper blade split,air box on engine broken,spare tyre on limit,o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

advise brake check pads look low

drive door stop strap loose

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 90,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

advise brake check pads look low

drive door stop strap loose

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,232 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,138 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 86,138 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise rear flexis corroded/fronts perished/rear suspension bushes perished/fray o/s/r seat belt/o/s/f tyre perished/

n/s/r lense cracked/corrosion inner flitch o/s/f/floors/chassis/subframe/exhaust down pipe corroded/exhaust rubbers perished/

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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R430 DNA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R430 DNA, 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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R430 DNA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R430 DNA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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