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R588 RCK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 RCK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 148,948 miles

Blow on exhaust at joint.

Front shocker at o/s leaking oil.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 148,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Blow on exhaust at joint.

Front shocker at o/s leaking oil.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 141,596 miles

Corrosion on inner wings o/s & n/s.

Front tyre wearing on inner edge at n/s.Small blow on front pipe.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 141,479 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on inner wings o/s & n/s.

Front tyre wearing on inner edge at n/s.Small blow on front pipe.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,353 miles

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.Play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 117,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 109,748 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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R588 RCK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R588 RCK, 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 R588 RCK registered?

R588 RCK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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