MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,140 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Ns + os inner + outer sills corroded
Nsr + osr tyres perrishing
Offside Front Headlight aim weak
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Osf tyre perrishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
Under body corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to windscerrn out of swept area
hand brake lever has little reserve travel
o/s head lamp glass inscure
o/s/f and n/s/f chassie slightly corroded
o/s/f disc corroded and pitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to windscerrn out of swept area
front number plate cracked
hand brake lever has little reserve travel
o/s head lamp glass inscure
o/s/f and n/s/f chassie slightly corroded
o/s/f disc corroded and pitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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R590 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R590 VLE, 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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R590 VLE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 1998.
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