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R557 MGN

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,447 mi
Last recorded60,447 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 MGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,447 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 60,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,627 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 59,198 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,430 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,310 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,307 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,429 miles

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

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

n/s r tail light cracked and taped

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,510 miles

front discs slightly lipped

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,885 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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R557 MGN is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R557 MGN, 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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R557 MGN is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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