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R595 CUD

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 CUD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,386 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion around offside rear wheel arch

headlights adjusted on MOT

rear exhaust box, rear rubber mount deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 128,386 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

corrosion around offside rear wheel arch

headlights adjusted on MOT

rear exhaust box, rear rubber mount deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,572 miles

O/s/f shoker damp

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2010 113,895 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 113,895 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,547 miles

Wiper switch in poor condition.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 102,547 miles

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

Wiper switch in poor condition.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,716 miles

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

f/brake discs deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,263 miles

as per vt32 issued 16.12 24/04/2007

Fail 24 Apr 2007 93,263 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

f/brake discs fairly deteriated

n/s wiper blade deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,516 miles

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Oct 2006 91,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

spare tyre flat

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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R595 CUD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R595 CUD, 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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R595 CUD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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