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R574 JEU

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 JEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,327 miles

slight play in o/side steering rack end

Fail 13 Apr 2012 91,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

slight play in o/side steering rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

n/side and o/side rear service brake readings low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,290 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R574 JEU 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 63.6%.

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 R574 JEU, 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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What year was R574 JEU registered?

R574 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R574 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 JEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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