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R503 EBJ

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,253 mi
Last recorded49,253 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 EBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,253 miles

Air bag light on dash

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,493 miles

front number plate broken

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

slight power steering leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate broken

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

slight power steering leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,173 miles

n/s head light aim low ;oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,727 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,617 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,381 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate †front to rear brake pipe starting to rust †front brake discs starting to rust

Fail 17 May 2007 20,375 miles

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

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

both front indicators starting to discolour †rear tyres starting to deteriorate †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 22 May 2006 19,265 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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R503 EBJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R503 EBJ, 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 R503 EBJ registered?

R503 EBJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R503 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 EBJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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