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R550 EOO

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 EOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,045 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,180 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear sills corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,180 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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 4 Dec 2013 76,410 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear sills starting to corrode

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Fail 3 Dec 2013 76,410 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear sills starting to corrode

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,387 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,387 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 EOO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R550 EOO, 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 EOO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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