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R576 LHG

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 LHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,436 miles

o/s rear tyre has cuts

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2012 87,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre has cuts

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2012 87,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,503 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe starting to corrode

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,086 miles

Brake pipes in and out of load valve at rear slightly corroded

Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Noise on engine suspect behind timing cover

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes in and out of load valve at rear slightly corroded

Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Noise on engine suspect behind timing cover

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,636 miles

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

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

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules getting corroded

front reg plate cracked

some areas of front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,636 miles

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

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules getting corroded

front reg plate cracked

some areas of front subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,005 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 67,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,858 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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R576 LHG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R576 LHG, 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 R576 LHG registered?

R576 LHG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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