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R345 EFU

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,198 mi
Last recorded48,198 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 EFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,198 miles

O/S/F FLOOR AREA WEAK AND CORRODED

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,521 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,714 miles

Corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

Corrsion on floor seams

O/s/f front panel corroding

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 32,714 miles

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

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

Corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

Corrsion on floor seams

O/s/f front panel corroding

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,739 miles

surface corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 9 Jan 2007 30,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,202 miles

General corrosion starting onfloor seams and subframes

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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R345 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R345 EFU, 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

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What year was R345 EFU registered?

R345 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R345 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 EFU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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