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R550 EJN

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,411 mi
Last recorded93,411 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 EJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,411 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2011 93,411 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 88,009 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s door mirror broken

n/s headlight broken

rear wheel arches corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2010 88,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s door mirror broken

n/s headlight broken

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,395 miles

corrosion rear wheel arches

front exhaust has a part of the system slightly deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

washers poor

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,395 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

washer poor

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheels arches corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2008 77,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 77,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,873 miles

O/S Headlamp damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Oct 2007 70,567 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s headlight damaged

spare missing

Pass 17 May 2006 49,026 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn low †long parking brake lever travel

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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R550 EJN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R550 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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R550 EJN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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