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R538 EFU

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,066 mi
Last recorded130,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 EFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,066 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 130,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,832 miles

Corrosion O/S/F outer sill , not excessive

Corrosion O/S/R wheel arch

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The front subframe is corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,832 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion O/S/F outer sill , not excessive

Corrosion O/S/R wheel arch

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The front subframe is corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheels arches very rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2012 118,591 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheels arches very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,626 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH RUSTY. PETROL FLAP MISSING

Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH RUSTY. PETROL FLAP MISSING

Pass 24 Apr 2010 107,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,577 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE. N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 25 Apr 2008 86,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE. N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 4 May 2007 76,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread (cords not exposed)

rear exhaust mount getting poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 65,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2005 55,206 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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R538 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R538 EFU, 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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R538 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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