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R591 CPW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,409 mi
Last recorded50,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 CPW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,409 miles

o/s/r chassis corroded(outside specified area)o/s/f outer sill corroded(outside specified area) airbag light on// n/s/r wheelarch rusty// centre exhaust weak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,409 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r chassis corroded(outside specified area)o/s/f outer sill corroded(outside specified area) airbag light on// n/s/r wheelarch rusty// centre exhaust weak

Fail 8 Jul 2011 50,388 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

damage to screen

exhaust rusty and blowing

front brake discs poor condition

front number plate signs of water ingress

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear metal b rake pipe rusty

offside front shock damp

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,509 miles

alternator belt spliiting along length

nearside front tyre flat

offside rear chassis excessively corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

alternator belt spliiting along length

nearside front tyre flat

offside rear chassis excessively corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,837 miles

air bag light on

offside front sill weak

offside rear bumper mount area corroded

pas belt perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,014 miles

offside rear shock damp

oil leak from engine

power steering pump damp

damage to screen

nearside front shock damp

nearside front wheel rim slight buckle

offside outer sill corroded and small hole

rear trailing arm bushs starting to crack

Fail 29 May 2008 42,871 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage to screen

nearside front shock damp

nearside front wheel rim slight buckle

offside outer sill corroded and small hole

offside rear shock damp

oil leak from engine

power steering pump damp

rear trailing arm bushs starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,764 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 35,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R591 CPW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R591 CPW, 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 R591 CPW registered?

R591 CPW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R591 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 CPW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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