MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
bottom of servo slightly corroded.
Oil leak
O/SIDE SUB FRAME DAMAGED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
O/SIDE SUB FRAME DAMAGED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
slight play in n/s steering rack arm.
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
slight play in n/s steering rack arm.
front brake pads @ discs getting low
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
air bag warning lamp staying on
front brake pads getting low
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
air bag warning lamp staying on
n/s/r service brake lazey must be investigated
nand brake lever feels lose or worn but is staying locked when moved
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 DKP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R490 DKP, 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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R490 DKP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R490 DKP safe to buy?
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