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R639 EAR

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,541 mi
Last recorded30,541 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 EAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,541 miles

Emissions not tested over heated. (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and badly split (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 28,817 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,491 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake efforts low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,996 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing near limit

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear footbrake effort low

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 23,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 22,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroding

front indicators slightly white

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,351 miles

exhaust corroding

front indicators slightly white

Pass 26 May 2009 20,001 miles

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 22 May 2008 18,701 miles

scratch across windscreen

Fail 22 May 2008 18,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratch across windscreen

Pass 29 May 2007 17,364 miles

both wiper blades edges splitting

scratch in windscreen inside zone A and B

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,316 miles

windscreen scatched in zone A and B

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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R639 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R639 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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What year was R639 EAR registered?

R639 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R639 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 EAR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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