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R586 LJW

1998 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 LJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

air bag light

Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount slightly worn

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,048 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,008 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limits on both edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limits on inside edge

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limits on both edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limits on inside edge

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,275 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 23 Jan 2009 50,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,459 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,223 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

front pads getting low

hand brake mount feels loose/ cant visualy check

Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,208 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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R586 LJW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R586 LJW, 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 R586 LJW registered?

R586 LJW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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