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R599 YOE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,141 mi
Last recorded53,141 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 YOE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,141 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f-n/s/r-o/s/r tyres slight cracking inside treads

Fail 28 Jan 2010 52,931 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f-n/s/r-o/s/r tyres slight cracking inside treads

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,418 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,418 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,245 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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R599 YOE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R599 YOE, 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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R599 YOE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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