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R577 EAR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,713 mi
Last recorded117,713 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 EAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R light lens broken

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

O/S/F outer sill rusted throught

O/S/R wheel arch & outer sill rusted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,117 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusted

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S sill rusted

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F inner wing rusted

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,117 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both rear wheel arches rusted

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S sill rusted

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F inner wing rusted

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,586 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades torn

nearside front wing mirror insecure

offside front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 98,564 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front wiper blades torn

nearside front wing mirror insecure

offside front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 79,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 79,535 miles

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

both front struts have a misting of oil

n/s/f flexy hose starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 67,380 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,330 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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R577 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R577 EAR, 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 R577 EAR registered?

R577 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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