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R504 MRU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 MRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 116,779 miles

offside front inner rack end has slight wear

Fail 16 May 2012 116,779 miles

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

offside front inner rack end has slight wear

Pass 23 May 2011 114,097 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 114,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 114,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation

Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 90,196 miles

o/s under sill corroded

n/s headlamp glass damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,548 miles

front anti-roll bar link pin bushes starting to perish

slight distortion on o/s/f wheel inner rim

slight rotational noise on front wheels when vehicle jacked and suspension at full travel

slight rumble on o/s/r wheel bearing

stonechip in n/s headlamp (not yet affecting beam pattern)

stonechip in o/s swept area close to 10mm limit for zone'a'

Fail 27 Jun 2007 81,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti-roll bar link pin bushes starting to perish

slight distortion on o/s/f wheel inner rim

slight rotational noise on front wheels when vehicle jacked and suspension at full travel

slight rumble on o/s/r wheel bearing

stonechip in n/s headlamp(not yet affecting beam pattern)

stonechip in o/s swept area close to 10mm limit for zone'a'

Fail 20 Jun 2006 72,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

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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R504 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R504 MRU, 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 R504 MRU registered?

R504 MRU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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