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R597 LFE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 LFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,924 miles

eart strap to engine has broken

nearside rear wheel arce has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 4 Dec 2009 79,066 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,066 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 76,176 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 70,521 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,265 miles

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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R597 LFE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 R597 LFE, 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 R597 LFE registered?

R597 LFE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R597 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 LFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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