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R595 DNG

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 99,068 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 99,039 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 92,510 miles

both front tyres are very worn on the outer edges

both rear coil springs rusty

rear brake balance is poor

slight noise when turning the front wheels, poss just gear noise

Fail 18 May 2009 92,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are very worn on the outer edges

both rear coil springs rusty

o/s/f coil spring is very rusty

rear brake balance is poor

slight noise when turning the front wheels, poss just gear noise

Pass 27 May 2008 84,672 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 84,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 61,213 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY. †SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING. †SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS. †OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. †

Fail 25 Aug 2005 61,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

BRAKE BALANCE JUST ON 24%

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH OUTER SILLS

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 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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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R595 DNG is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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