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R638 EMX

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,486 mi
Last recorded174,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 EMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 174,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 171,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper u/s

signs of corrosion to offside center outter sill

signs of damage to nearside headlamp lenes not affecting beam pattern

signs of surface corrosion toboth rear wheel arches

temp repair brake pedal rubber presenter has new one on order

Fail 25 Mar 2010 171,928 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper u/s

signs of corrosion to offside center outter sill

signs of damage to nearside headlamp lenes not affecting beam pattern

signs of surface corrosion toboth rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Apr 2009 162,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 162,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 152,969 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 152,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 133,979 miles

exhaust getting quite corroded and blowing not quite excessively from rear joints

Pass 1 Apr 2006 113,999 miles

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

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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R638 EMX is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R638 EMX, 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 R638 EMX registered?

R638 EMX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R638 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 EMX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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