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ECZ 4169

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 4169
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,422 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,422 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,700 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 63,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT DISCS RUSTY FROM CAR STANDING

BOTH WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 28 Apr 2007 63,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 63,415 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

chips to screen

gearbox oil leak

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear brake hose furrel corroded

offside rear tyre perished and worn uneven inner edge

offside wing mirror poor condition

slight brake imbalance

Pass 4 May 2006 54,512 miles

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

non standard brake hose fitted to offside front

Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

fuel hose clip loose on presure regulator on engine ( not leaking )

spare wheel carrier not very tight

Pass 4 May 2005 46,302 miles

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

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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ECZ 4169 is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ECZ 4169, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECZ 4169?

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What year was ECZ 4169 registered?

ECZ 4169 is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ECZ 4169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 4169 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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