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R759 EBA

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,867 mi
Last recorded38,867 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 EBA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,867 miles

near side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,834 miles

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

both front and off side rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Feb 2012 38,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front and off side rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,539 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 36,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,676 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,921 miles

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

slight play in near side front strut top mounting

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,921 miles

slight play in near side front strut top mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,081 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 28,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,004 miles

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

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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R759 EBA is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R759 EBA, 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 R759 EBA registered?

R759 EBA is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R759 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 EBA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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