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R571 DNG

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,435 mi
Last recorded54,435 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 DNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 54,435 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 54,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,389 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 42,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2013 32,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 32,474 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 26,924 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,721 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 23,694 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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R571 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R571 DNG, 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 R571 DNG registered?

R571 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R571 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 DNG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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