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R490 DKP

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,333 mi
Last recorded133,333 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 DKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,333 miles

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.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 126,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,266 miles

O/SIDE SUB FRAME DAMAGED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 124,257 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 118,426 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 115,001 miles

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.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 112,013 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight play in n/s steering rack arm.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 107,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 104,008 miles

front brake pads @ discs getting low

Fail 9 Dec 2005 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Dec 2005 103,977 miles

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?

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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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.

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