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R58 UUT

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,931 mi
Last recorded76,931 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 UUT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2015 76,931 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front disc poor

n/s/rear tyre perished

o/s/front link bush poor

o/s/rear coil spring corroded

o/s/rear tyre close

o/s/sill corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,344 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,344 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering belt badly frayed

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front anti roll link bushes poor

rear exhasut mount in poor condition

slight blow on centre exhaust

slight missfire on revs

Fail 24 Feb 2012 61,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc in poor condition

o/s/front anti roll link bushes poor

rear exhasut mount in poor condition

slight blow on centre exhaust

slight missfire on revs

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 52,259 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,890 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,428 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 41,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

slight dryness noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,553 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 34,461 miles

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

rear tyres are perishing

small tear in rear wiperblade

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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R58 UUT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R58 UUT, 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 R58 UUT registered?

R58 UUT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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