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R558 GEV

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 GEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 103,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

offside front inner wing under bonnet slightly corroded

offside rear arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner arch behind wheel slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers very perished

unable to inspect rear seatbelts due to seats folded down and customers belongings in way

Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,170 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2009 103,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 97,050 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

o\s\rear wheel bearing nosey

slight play in n\s\front steering arm

Fail 31 May 2007 92,326 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front driver seat belt flexible stalk in poor condition

parking brake lever high

Pass 31 May 2007 92,326 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/front driver seat belt flexible stalk in poor condition

parking brake lever high

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,434 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 85,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine water level low

nearside front tyre tread low

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low, perished sidewalls and in general poor condition

offside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

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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R558 GEV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R558 GEV, 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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R558 GEV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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