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R567 CAY

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 CAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,567 miles

corrosion breaking out to os/ns inner/outer sills and arond front and rear suspention components

front number plate damaged and deteriorating

minor leak of exhaust gases at front

osf and nsf suspention arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

slight movement in ns inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,709 miles

corrosion breaking out around rear suspention components

damage to front number plate

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

slight movement in ns inner track rod end

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,143 miles

corrosion breaking out to osf chassis and os/ns sills

exhaust deteriorating at rear

slight damage to front number plate

slight movement in ns inner track track rod end

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,711 miles

child seat fitted to osr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement in ns inner track rod end

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,827 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,846 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 66,846 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,609 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

imbalance on front brakes very close to max limits

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

wear in offside outer cv joint

Pass 22 Sep 2005 60,069 miles

nearside front tyre at 2mm

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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R567 CAY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R567 CAY, 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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R567 CAY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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