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R491 ENY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 ENY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air filter housing lose

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air filter housing lose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,264 miles

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

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v/ boot

small play in o/s/f inner rack

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,766 miles

front sub frame damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,277 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front subframe damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,277 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subframe damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,461 miles

CO content high

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Handbrake has long travel

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,461 miles

CO content high

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Handbrake has long travel

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

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

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

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

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,404 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 54,639 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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R491 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R491 ENY, 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 R491 ENY registered?

R491 ENY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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