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R651 EAR

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,206 mi
Last recorded39,206 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 EAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 39,206 miles

all tyres showing signs of age dry rubber cracks (perishing)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,887 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 38,887 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,199 miles

ADVICE nearside front wing has damage

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 37,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ADVICE offside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,335 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,327 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 34,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,495 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,495 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,790 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 27,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 27,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,976 miles

advise front disc pads low

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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R651 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R651 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 R651 EAR registered?

R651 EAR is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R651 EAR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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