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R541 EJN

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 EJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 64,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brakes imbalanced 30% (o/s lower)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,792 miles

exhaust heavly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes wsorn

front pads low

mist of oil n/s/f shock

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust heavly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes wsorn

front pads low

mist of oil n/s/f shock

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,676 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

engine oil is just above the maximum mark at the dip-stick.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres show low tread depth.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,363 miles

front service brakes show inbalance.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 26,362 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on .

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off side front service brake shows run-out.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,704 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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R541 EJN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc 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 R541 EJN, 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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R541 EJN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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