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R577 EPV

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 EPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underbody/chassis

Fail 12 Jan 2012 115,364 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underbody/chassis

Pass 30 Dec 2010 105,993 miles

The near side front shock absorber is starting to leak fluid.

The oil filler cap is missing.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 105,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

The near side front shock absorber is starting to leak fluid.

The oil filler cap is missing.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 96,790 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low.

The near side front wheel bearing is starting to show some signs of wear.

The off side front outer cv joint may be faulty/worn due to water ingress caused by the insecure gaiter.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 96,727 miles

Centre 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

The near side front wheel bearing is starting to show some signs of wear.

The off side front outer cv joint may be faulty/worn due to water ingress caused by the insecure gaiter.

The off side front tyre is worn low.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 90,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,742 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 87,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,819 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 EPV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R577 EPV, 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 EPV registered?

R577 EPV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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