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R675 EMX

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 EMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 84,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,217 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2008 68,700 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2008 68,700 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,919 miles

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

front number plate craked

Fail 24 Sep 2007 62,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 60,291 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,851 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 52,851 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R675 EMX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R675 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 R675 EMX registered?

R675 EMX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R675 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 EMX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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