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R549 XPO

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,665 mi
Last recorded91,665 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 XPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear welding repairs been made to sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear welding repairs been made to sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,068 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn/poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion and damage to rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

scratches to windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image on screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image on screen (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all worn/poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both head lights faded

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion and damage to rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

scratches to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2017 84,994 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2017 84,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,080 miles

both o/s ball joints covered in grease unable to check fully

both rear shock absorbers worn

child seat fitted

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre on limit at time of test only

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor appears to be weeping no visible damage or hole in gaitor

oil leak - suspect head gasket

product on both headlight lens covers reducing output of light

rear coil springs corroded

various points of damage to vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,073 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both o/s ball joints covered in grease unable to check fully

both rear shock absorbers worn

child seat fitted

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre on limit at time of test only

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor appears to be weeping no visible damage or hole in gaitor

oil leak - suspect head gasket

product on both headlight lens covers reducing output of light

rear coil springs corroded

various points of damage to vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,592 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondary safety catch operation stiff....

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2014 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 74,991 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front discs badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 71,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

rear box mount

Pass 16 May 2012 67,270 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 May 2011 60,742 miles

Oil leak

front & rear number plates discoloured

Pass 19 May 2010 54,695 miles

nearside rear wheel arch impact damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 45,671 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,316 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 27,697 miles

Sidewall damage and tyre worn at inside edge offside front. † †Nearside front tyre wearing at edges.

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

Fail 16 May 2007 27,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked. † †Sidewall damage and tyre worn at inside edge offside front. † †Nearside front tyre wearing at edges.

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

Pass 18 May 2006 25,006 miles

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

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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R549 XPO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R549 XPO, 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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R549 XPO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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