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M66 EMY

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,766 mi
Last recorded111,766 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 EMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 108,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 108,360 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 104,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 104,201 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 100,566 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 100,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 933,285 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 93,328 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 75,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,082 miles

link arm bushes split offside and nearside

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,183 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 10,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 9,429 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 9,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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M66 EMY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M66 EMY, 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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M66 EMY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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