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R596 AMS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,568 mi
Last recorded67,568 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 AMS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,568 miles

battery terminals loose.

bush missing from offside front anti-roll bar drop link but no excessive movement in link.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to sills.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

deterioration to rear exhaust mounting.

front tyres worn close to limit.

noise from engine bay when pulling away,possible engine/gearbox mounting faulty.

side play in parking brake lever.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,506 miles

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

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

battery terminals loose.

bush missing from offside front anti-roll bar drop link but no excessive movement in link.

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to sills.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

deterioration to rear exhaust mounting.

front tyres worn close to limit.

noise from engine bay when pulling away,possible engine/gearbox mounting faulty.

side play in parking brake lever.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,587 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 39,548 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 36,345 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 36,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust mounting burst but still secure †rear coil springs corroded

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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R596 AMS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R596 AMS, 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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What year was R596 AMS registered?

R596 AMS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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