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L33 EAB

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

867,680 mi
Last recorded867,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 EAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 867,680 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr tyre perrishing

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsr tyre perrishing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,160 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 67,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,466 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 5,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 41,530 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L33 EAB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L33 EAB, 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 L33 EAB registered?

L33 EAB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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