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R790 EWX

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 EWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,663 miles

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

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

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

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

passengers side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated by hand but not showing any excess play or roughness.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 120,147 miles

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

both front brake discs showing considerable corrossion on inner faces.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 120,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs showing considerable corrossion on inner faces.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 116,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres have hairline cracks in the tread area and sidewalls due to their age . 00 marking = year 2000.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,928 miles

all 4 tyres have hairline cracks in the tread area and sidewalls due to their age . 00 marking = year 2000.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 115,931 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 115,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 103,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,814 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

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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R790 EWX 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 63.6%.

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 R790 EWX, 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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R790 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1998.

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