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R59 CBK

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,455 mi
Last recorded31,455 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 CBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 31,455 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear sidelight slightly flashing when indicators on (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2017 31,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear sidelight slightly flashing when indicators on (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,441 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,434 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 30,434 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,320 miles

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

advise nearside rear footbrake and handbrake down slightly may need attention soon

advise oil leaks

advise rear suspension beam bushes deteriorating

advise wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,056 miles

headlights have a weak pattern

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,056 miles

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

front discs lipped with rust

front tyres worn on inner edge rec tracking

headlights have a weak pattern

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,064 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating advise

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,155 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

head lamp lenses sterting to defuse beam patern

passenger side wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2009 25,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

head lamp lenses sterting to defuse beam patern

passenger side wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jul 2008 23,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,123 miles

hand brake to floor fittment has slight movement

near side rear tyre slightly perished

off side front tyre cracking near limit

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,822 miles

both front wipers split, but clearing screen.

both rear tyres starting to perish.

drivers front tyre pershed and split on inner edge.

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated.

hand brake loose in floor.

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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R59 CBK is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R59 CBK, 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 R59 CBK registered?

R59 CBK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R59 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 CBK shows 15 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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