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R598 LCD

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

817,855 mi
Last recorded817,855 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 LCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 817,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag lamp illuminated

n/s inside door handle missing but still operates correct

Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag lamp illuminated

engine misfire

n/s inside door handle missing but still operates correct

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,799 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

during test cat glowing red hot

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,042 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 74,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,810 miles

exhaust corroded and slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,098 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 58,098 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 48,090 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing low and perishing in tread section.

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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R598 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R598 LCD, 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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R598 LCD is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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