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R594 NDU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,760 mi
Last recorded186,760 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 NDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 186,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 186,760 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 182,696 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 182,696 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 164,373 miles

nearside rear wheel arch trim split

Fail 21 Jul 2011 164,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch trim split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 148,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 135,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 118,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 105,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 105,902 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R594 NDU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R594 NDU, 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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R594 NDU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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