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R52 DVF

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 DVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,223 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf wheel dented

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf wheel dented

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,046 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 56,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,733 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,565 miles

Advise front brakes to be checked. Brake pads visually look half worn

Dent in the offside rear wheel arch

Front and rear bumpers scuffed

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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R52 DVF is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R52 DVF, 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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R52 DVF is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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