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R5 EJS

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EJS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,412 miles

Oil leak

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

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside rear arch and outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 79,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

nearside rear arch and outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 79,182 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,060 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly rusty and worn

both rear tyres staring to perish

Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both front discs slightly rusty and worn

both rear tyres staring to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,614 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

gearbox oil leak

play in differential

slight blow to rear exhaust

Fail 21 Jan 2010 64,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

gearbox oil leak

play in differential

slight blow to rear exhaust

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,120 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 55,114 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,327 miles

Air bag warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,352 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 48,352 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls perished and cracking

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R5 EJS is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue 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 R5 EJS, 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 R5 EJS registered?

R5 EJS is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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