MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
exhaust getting quite corroded and blowing not quite excessively from rear joints
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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