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R572 DNG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 DNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,615 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,906 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 82,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,522 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 75,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,958 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edge's.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,411 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,467 miles

o/s/f coil suspension spring just rubbing against suspension turret,

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,442 miles

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

o/s/f coil suspension spring just rubbing against suspension turret,

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,306 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,952 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,322 miles

Centre exhaust has been repaired with exhaust paste. Not leaking at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2006 43,295 miles

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

advise the centre exhaust has some exhaust paste on it where the weld is.where the box goes on but its not blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2006 43,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R572 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R572 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 R572 DNG registered?

R572 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R572 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 DNG shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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