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R544 EFU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,919 mi
Last recorded51,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 EFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 51,918 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,320 miles

Nearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,968 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 39,962 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 37,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,792 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 35,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,013 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,013 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,747 miles

battery loose

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 24,246 miles

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

Battery insecure

osf nsf wiper blades split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,785 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,345 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 16,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 12,538 miles

battery insecure

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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R544 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R544 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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What year was R544 EFU registered?

R544 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R544 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 EFU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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