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R533 AMX

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 AMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner braking surfaces on both side front discs heavily corroded

Inner rim on offside front wheel damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,638 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner braking surfaces on both side front discs heavily corroded

Inner rim on offside front wheel damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre tread worn at inner and outer edges

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre tread worn at inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,763 miles

Front registration plate damaged but legible

Nearside front brake disc deteriorating

Offside front brake disc deteriorating

Offside front tyre tread worn low at edges

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate damaged but legible

Nearside front brake disc deteriorating

Offside front brake disc deteriorating

Offside front tyre tread worn low at edges

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,747 miles

Beam image not clear on nearside headlamp

Brakes noisy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,747 miles

Beam image not clear on nearside headlamp

Brakes noisy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,064 miles

Driver's door mirror cracked

Nearside rear bodywork damaged

Nearside rear footbrake reading a little low

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,471 miles

Driver's door mirror cracked

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

Nearside rear wing damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked, rear plate showing signs of deterioration

Inner surfaces of front brake discs starting to corrode

Offside door mirror glass cracked

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

Walls on both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,838 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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R533 AMX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R533 AMX, 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 R533 AMX registered?

R533 AMX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R533 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 AMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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