MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front headlamp beam patterns starting to smear.
exhaust gas leak from exhaust centre to rear join.
front brake disc lipped and scored.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
both front headlamp beam patterns starting to smear.
exhaust gas leak from exhaust centre to rear join.
front brake disc lipped and scored.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front head lights need t cutting
play in nearside front track rod has play advise replace
strongly advise rear exhaust mounting broken NEEDS NEW MOUNTING
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front subframe slight corrosion
headlights in poor output still meets mot standards
offside wiper torn but still clears screen
rear exhast mountin in poor condition but still supports system
slight corrosion of the offside front sill
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front subframe slight corrosion
headlights in poor output still meets mot standards
offside wiper torn but still clears screen
rear exhast mountin in poor condition but still supports system
slight corrosion of the offside front sill
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust mounting in poor condition but still supports system
Battery insecure
Both front inner door handles missing.Both doors are opened by pulling on cables?
Both headlamp lenses clouded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust rubber perrished
steering arm in steering rack has play nsf
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Both front inner door handles missing.Both doors are opened by pulling on cables?
Both headlamp lenses clouded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil level low
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust rubber perrished
steering arm in steering rack has play nsf
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
steering rack has very slight play on nearside
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
steering rack has very slight play on nearside
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R589 NDU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R589 NDU, 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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R589 NDU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1998.
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