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R658 ULE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 131,730 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 131,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 119,802 miles

osf shock asborber slight misting

osr wheel bearing noisey

slight play in both front upper suspension top mounts

Fail 4 Jan 2011 119,745 miles

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

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

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

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

osf shock asborber slight misting

osr wheel bearing noisey

slight play in both front upper suspension top mounts

Pass 31 Dec 2009 110,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 88,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounts perished. one rubber missing

Fail 3 Jan 2009 88,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounts perished. one rubber missing

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2008 70,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,578 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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R658 ULE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R658 ULE, 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 R658 ULE registered?

R658 ULE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R658 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 ULE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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