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R46 EOU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,474 mi
Last recorded92,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 EOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,474 miles

N/R and O/R wheel arch slightly corroded

O/F headlight lense has slight crack

front exhaust has slight leak

n/s and o/s outer and inner sill's slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,845 miles

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,492 miles

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

general body corrosion.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

general body corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,742 miles

center stop light incomplete

Fail 12 Jan 2010 60,729 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center stop light incomplete

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,967 miles

air bag warning light on

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

headlight height adjuster not working

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,444 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 49,402 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,618 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 46,518 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,079 miles

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

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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R46 EOU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R46 EOU, 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 R46 EOU registered?

R46 EOU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R46 EOU safe to buy?

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