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R585 JEU

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,729 mi
Last recorded82,729 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 JEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,729 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 82,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wires rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills to chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 70,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,823 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,792 miles

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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' O/S - sun visor (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,971 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,753 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 66,700 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

age cracks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,725 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2010 59,718 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 56,709 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.N/S/MIDDLE BRAKE PIPE RUSTY.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,709 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.N/S/MIDDLE BRAKE PIPE RUSTY.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,750 miles

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SMEARY.FRONT DISCS:IN POOR CONDITION,SLIGHTLY WARPED AND CORRODED INNER FACES.

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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R585 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R585 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 R585 JEU registered?

R585 JEU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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