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R595 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on10 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2015 94,043 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rust developing in sills

Pass 18 May 2014 87,089 miles

rust developing in sills

Fail 17 May 2014 87,089 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

rust developing in sills

Pass 16 May 2013 81,082 miles

anti slip rubber missing on clutch pedal

buzzing sound when lights are turned on

n/s/f tyre wearing on innerand outer edges

n/s/r chassis rusty and holed

slight blow on rear section of exhaust

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 15 May 2013 81,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

anti slip rubber missing on clutch pedal

buzzing sound when lights are turned on

n/s/f tyre wearing on innerand outer edges

n/s/r chassis rusty and holed

slight blow on rear section of exhaust

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,930 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake reading just met legal requirements

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

front brake disc in poor condition

knocking from steering when rocking side to side

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack wet in oil

Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,930 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake reading just met legal requirements

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

front brake disc in poor condition

knocking from steering when rocking side to side

o/s/f inner tie rod has play

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack wet in oil

Fail 25 May 2011 70,930 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 70,930 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,988 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r chassis leg holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

rear chassis legs corroding.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r chassis leg holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

rear chassis legs corroding.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,068 miles

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

front chassis legs/floor pans corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorber/struts/coil springs corroding.

o/s/r chassis leg starting to crack+corrode outside prescribed areas.

oil leak.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

rear floor pans/chassis legs corroding.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 59,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front chassis legs/floor pans corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

o/s beamset pattern starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorber/struts/coil springs corroding.

o/s/r chassis leg starting to crack+corrode outside prescribed areas.

oil leak.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

rear floor pans/chassis legs corroding.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,451 miles

front suspension/shocks corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

play in steering rack.

rear chassis legs corroding.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,450 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on front brake discs.

front suspension/shocks corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhausts leaking.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroding.

o/s/f inner brake disc pitted/corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

play in steering rack.

rear chassis legs corroding.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres staritng to crack+perish.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

oil leak.

slight damage/distortion to o/s/f road wheel.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s+n/s/f coil springs corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres staritng to crack+perish.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

oil leak.

slight damage/distortion to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,197 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 37,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f roadwheel.

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

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

cat/front pipe exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

corrosion around floor pans.

front coil springs corroding.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front suspension/hubs corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

o/s+n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,749 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 29,749 miles

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

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

front coil springs corroding.

front+cat+centre+rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

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 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FGB, 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 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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