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R648 EOW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,095 mi
Last recorded82,095 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 EOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,095 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

NSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

OSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

NSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

OSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,330 miles

BATTERY CHARGE STATE POOR

BATTERY INSECURE - WILL FAIL 2012 CRITERIA

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BATTERY CHARGE STATE POOR

BATTERY INSECURE - WILL FAIL 2012 CRITERIA

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ENGINE MISFIRING

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

child seat fitted to nearside front restricting full inspection of seat belt

Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

child seat fitted to nearside front restricting full inspection of seat belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2008 62,583 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,250 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,746 miles

most tyres low on tread exhaust rusty front discs poor

Fail 21 Nov 2006 41,736 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust rusty

f/n/s hub noted oily

front discs poor

most tyres low on tread

r/n/s brake low reading foot and hand and noisey

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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R648 EOW 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 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 R648 EOW, 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 R648 EOW registered?

R648 EOW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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