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R658 BAK

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,058 mi
Last recorded124,058 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 BAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,058 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall outer

Fail 25 Mar 2015 124,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall outer

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Fail 12 Feb 2014 120,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 119,082 miles

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BATTERY IS INSECURE

CRACK NOTED ON SCREEN

HEADLAMP UNITS ARE DETERIORATING & AFFECTING IMAGES

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN UNEVENLY & NOW CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINMIUM.

N/S INNER CV GAITER WEEPING

NOTE:; REAR BLADE HAS PERISHED

O/S REAR TYRE-WALLS DETERIORATED i.e..CRACKING/TEARING

Parking brake lever has side way movement required attention

Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

.....@''.........Thanx 4yur custom

BATTERY IS INSECURE

CRACK NOTED ON SCREEN

HEADLAMP UNITS ARE DETERIORATING & AFFECTING IMAGES

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN UNEVENLY & NOW CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINMIUM.

N/S INNER CV GAITER WEEPING

NOTE:; REAR BLADE HAS PERISHED

O/S REAR TYRE-WALLS DETERIORATED i.e..CRACKING/TEARING

Pass 24 Nov 2011 117,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,469 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides inner silles slightly rustyrusty

central seat belt not fitted at the time of the test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hub cap fitted at the time of the test

off sides rear tyre in poor condation

Fail 25 Nov 2010 115,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides inner silles slightly rustyrusty

central seat belt not fitted at the time of the test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hub cap fitted at the time of the test

off sides rear tyre in poor condation

Pass 5 May 2009 112,733 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 May 2009 112,735 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

air filter insecured

offside front inner cv gaiter insecured

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,788 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 101,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2006 89,972 miles

Slight play in N/S/F road wheel

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2005 77,822 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 77,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight play to steering rack n/s

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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R658 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R658 BAK, 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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R658 BAK is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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