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R593 RRD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

39,230 mi
Last recorded39,230 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 RRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 39,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear side/indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 38,475 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear side and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension heavily corroded

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,034 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 33,617 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,845 miles

Nearside Front Slight binding of brake

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2021 32,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight binding of brake

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,820 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 32,815 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,738 miles

some underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2019 32,730 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Hand brake travel slightly long

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,632 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2016 32,632 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

strong smell of fuel but no leaks found

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,562 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,368 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate

rear wiper blade split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,789 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2013 30,789 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

slight noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,417 miles

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

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

both front indicator bulbs slightly faded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 30,136 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,136 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,426 miles

Front brake discs slightly corrodid

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

oil warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,426 miles

Front brake discs slightly corrodid

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

oil warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly split/perrished

some light underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,036 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear wiper

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,343 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer walls slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade split †engine coolant leak †slight play in n/s/front lower ball joint †rear silencer outer casing adrift

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 RRD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRD, 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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R593 RRD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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