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R601 EBW

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,303 mi
Last recorded76,303 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 EBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,303 miles

danage to nearsde and offside door panel

engine oil leak

long hand brake travel

Pass 28 Dec 2007 71,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 59,277 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

front number plate cracked

slight lift in front strut top mounts

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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R601 EBW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R601 EBW, 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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How do I check the history of R601 EBW?

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What year was R601 EBW registered?

R601 EBW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R601 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 EBW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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