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R631 EAR

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,521 mi
Last recorded124,521 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 EAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 124,521 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant low.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

OSF inner wing corroded outside pre-scribed areas.

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

Pass 15 May 2013 115,661 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OS sill structure corroded/holed. Outside any pre-scribed areas.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 15 May 2013 115,661 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OS sill structure corroded/holed. Outside any pre-scribed areas.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 23 May 2012 107,208 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged.

Surface corrosion on ns&os rear sills.

Fail 23 May 2012 107,208 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged.

Surface corrosion on ns&os rear sills.

Pass 11 May 2011 101,894 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 101,893 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 96,218 miles

NS inner driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly.

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

Fail 12 May 2010 96,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NS inner driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly.

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,707 miles

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

OSR wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.

Parking permit in ns swept area.

Rear shock absorber operation appears to be ok but internaly sound noisey .Replacement recommended.[ns&os]

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,769 miles

Rear shock absorber slightly worn [slight knocking noise in operation].

Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber slightly worn [slight knocking noise in operation].

Pass 3 May 2007 70,110 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 70,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

OSF tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

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

Rear ns&os shock absorber slightly worn .[slight 'knock'internaly when in operation.]

Pass 3 May 2006 61,360 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 61,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR tyre tread worn unevenly and nearing legal limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2005 54,796 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R631 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R631 EAR, 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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R631 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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