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R164 EGV

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 EGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2013 82,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all floors and chassis in poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

o/s/f sill in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear wheel arches showing corrosion

both sills showing corrosion

brake pipe front to rear corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

underside showing corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 81,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,949 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,782 miles

Nearside wheel arch damaged

Nearside wing trim loose

Offside door trim loose

Offside front wiper split

Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside wing trim loose

Nearside wheel arch damaged

Offside door trim loose

Offside front wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2005 65,009 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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R164 EGV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R164 EGV, 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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R164 EGV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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