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R589 NDU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 NDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 126,675 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 126,672 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,961 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns starting to smear.

exhaust gas leak from exhaust centre to rear join.

front brake disc lipped and scored.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 119,959 miles

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.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 119,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,027 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 108,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 106,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 101,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack has very slight play on nearside

Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 86,056 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 79,830 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 73,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,006 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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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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