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R572 ERL

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,219 mi
Last recorded108,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 ERL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,219 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 108,180 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both body sills corroded/soft

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 97,633 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant low

Pass 7 May 2009 93,742 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2009 93,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 89,840 miles

corossion forming o/s door step area

Fail 2 Jul 2008 89,840 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corossion forming o/s door step area

Pass 2 Jul 2007 82,493 miles

n/s wiper blade just starting to split

slight damage to front number plate

slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2007 82,493 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s wiper blade just starting to split on end

slight damage to front number plate

slight scratching evident on windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,882 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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R572 ERL is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red 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 R572 ERL, 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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R572 ERL is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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