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R579 EOO

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 EOO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,216 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,886 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 50,886 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers not parking

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 42,306 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,224 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 40,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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R579 EOO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R579 EOO, 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 R579 EOO registered?

R579 EOO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R579 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R579 EOO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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