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R135 EGP

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,394 mi
Last recorded86,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 EGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,394 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare tyre worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,394 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare tyre worn low

Pass 27 May 2015 80,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Nearside front sill damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,350 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 77,246 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 63,203 miles

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

Oil leak

steering lock not working

Fail 2 May 2013 63,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

steering lock not working

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,255 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering lock not working

Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,255 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Airbox insecure

Both front wiper blades split

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Some discrepency rear brake readings

Steering lock not working

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,927 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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R135 EGP is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R135 EGP, 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 R135 EGP registered?

R135 EGP is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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