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R593 DNG

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,789 mi
Last recorded105,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 DNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,789 miles

nearside lower body sill corroded but not holed

no spare wheel/tyre

rear brake efficiency low

Fail 14 Jun 2012 105,789 miles

Offside Lower 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 insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

no spare wheel/tyre

rear brake efficiency low

nearside lower body sill corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,335 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s sills corroded around jacking points but not excessive yet

Pass 7 Jul 2010 105,185 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 105,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front number plate in poor condition

outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2009 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,928 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 100,928 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,236 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R593 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R593 DNG, 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 R593 DNG registered?

R593 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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