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R606 CBP

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 CBP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2011 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2010 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,517 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 60,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,220 miles

Air filter lid insecure

Dent in offside front wing

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,220 miles

Air filter lid insecure

Dent in offside front wing

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 43,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R606 CBP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R606 CBP, 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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R606 CBP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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