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R601 DNC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,856 miles

ADVISED- n/s/f outter sill slightly scrapped . . .not effective

Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 38,856 miles

ADVISED- n/s/f outter sill slightly scrapped . . .not effective

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 37,937 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,937 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,521 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R601 DNC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R601 DNC, 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 R601 DNC registered?

R601 DNC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R601 DNC safe to buy?

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