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R579 LHG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 LHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 110,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 110,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,248 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 96,248 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on edges;air bag light on

Pass 1 May 2008 82,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,772 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 62,993 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 61,893 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R579 LHG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R579 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 R579 LHG registered?

R579 LHG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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