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R385 EKX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,160 mi
Last recorded81,160 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 EKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 81,160 miles

exhaust pipe very rusty

Fail 26 May 2010 81,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust pipe very rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 72,689 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 72,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 61,539 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 May 2008 61,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 51,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 51,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 44,303 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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R385 EKX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R385 EKX, 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 R385 EKX registered?

R385 EKX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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