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R534 CAU

1998 Renault Clio

Brown Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,568 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,851 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,757 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 38,988 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2008 38,988 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 36,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,982 miles

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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R534 CAU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Brown with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R534 CAU, 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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R534 CAU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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