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R791 EWX

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 EWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light staying on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,011 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,453 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,453 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,386 miles

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,296 miles

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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R791 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R791 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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What year was R791 EWX registered?

R791 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R791 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 EWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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