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R587 AOW

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 AOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front shock absorbers appear to have negligible damping effect

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front shock absorbers appear to have negligible damping effect

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2013 87,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer sills getting weak with corrosion

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,848 miles

both rear outer sills getting weak with corrosion

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,003 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,086 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,551 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,221 miles

both rear tyres getting perished on inner sidewalls

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,674 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s innner wing holed

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,971 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp †play in n/s rack joint †n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

Fail 27 Oct 2005 66,971 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber damp †play in n/s rack joint †n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

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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R587 AOW is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R587 AOW, 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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R587 AOW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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