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R794 EWX

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,669 mi
Last recorded78,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 EWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,935 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,935 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,780 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,902 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 52,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,393 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

SIGNS OF DAMAGE IN BOOT

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Fail 28 Jul 2006 43,393 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

HAND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

SIGNS OF DAMAGE IN BOOT

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,458 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

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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R794 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R794 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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R794 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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