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R606 EPV

1998 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 EPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

high level brake light not working on all 3 lights

offside front tyre split on insidewall

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,990 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

high level brake light not working on all 3 lights

offside front tyre split on insidewall

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 67,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip pad insecure.

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

slight inbalance on front and rear foot brake.

slight play in off side front steering rack arm inner joint.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip pad insecure.

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

slight inbalance on front and rear foot brake.

slight play in off side front steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,183 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS WORN.

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT LEAKING.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAVE A TEAR IN THE OUTER EDGE AND IS CRACKED ON INNER EDGE.

OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE.

Fail 4 Mar 2006 58,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE AND REAR EHAUST CORRODED AND BLOWING.

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS ARE WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT LEAKING.

OIL LEAK UNDER VEHICLE.

TEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

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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R606 EPV is a 1998 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R606 EPV, 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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R606 EPV is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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