MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R538 EAR, 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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How do I check the history of R538 EAR?
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What year was R538 EAR registered?
R538 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R538 EAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R538 EAR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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