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R569 EFU

1998 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 EFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 105,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 105,769 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,328 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,311 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,611 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 56,556 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 53,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 50,237 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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R569 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R569 EFU, 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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R569 EFU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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