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R582 EHJ

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 EHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 115,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 112,360 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 112,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,365 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 111,365 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,756 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 108,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 3 Jan 2008 101,305 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Jan 2007 85,346 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 85,346 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 75,647 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 75,647 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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R582 EHJ is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R582 EHJ, 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 R582 EHJ registered?

R582 EHJ is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R582 EHJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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