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R582 GLG

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,300 mi
Last recorded111,300 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 GLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,300 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 111,300 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 103,040 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,257 miles

corrosion on brake pipe by fuel tank

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion on brake pipe by fuel tank

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,480 miles

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs slightly worn

slight wear n/s steering rack end

Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,449 miles

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

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

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs slightly worn

slight wear n/s steering rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,630 miles

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

air bag light on

slight corrosion on front brake discs

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

air bag light on

slight corrosion on front brake discs

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,372 miles

advise bonnet catch mechanism stiff

Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

advise bonnet catch mechanism stiff

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,139 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 May 2006 46,168 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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R582 GLG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R582 GLG, 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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R582 GLG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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