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R559 TDD

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,848 mi
Last recorded61,848 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 TDD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 61,848 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 60,866 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 59,710 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Front brake pads getting low

N/s/f steering rack boot perished.

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 58,343 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

ns rack boot perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 56,902 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC S CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S/F RACK BOOT PERISHED

N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER EDGE

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)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIM CORRODED

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 May 2012 56,902 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

BOTH FRONT DISC S CORRODED ON INNER FACES

N/S/F RACK BOOT PERISHED

N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER EDGE

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)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIM CORRODED

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2011 55,288 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 7 May 2010 53,736 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise .

Fail 5 May 2010 53,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise .

Pass 7 May 2009 52,285 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 2 May 2008 50,397 miles

suspect fron t pads low

Fail 2 May 2008 50,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

suspect fron t pads low

Pass 11 May 2007 48,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,738 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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R559 TDD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R559 TDD, 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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What year was R559 TDD registered?

R559 TDD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R559 TDD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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