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R59 UUT

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 UUT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 136,938 miles

security of nearside mirror glass

security of offside morror

Fail 5 Jan 2018 136,872 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment loose in floor (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

security of nearside mirror glass

security of offside morror

Pass 3 Jan 2017 127,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 127,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 119,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 119,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 114,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,434 miles

front brake discs worn slightly and brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,135 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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R59 UUT is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

R59 UUT is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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