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R815 MEC

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,628 mi
Last recorded148,628 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 MEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 148,628 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2011 145,148 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 143,196 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 143,196 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 135,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member corroded

rear no plate cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2009 135,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member corroded

rear no plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 124,484 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 124,484 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front side light dim

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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R815 MEC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R815 MEC, 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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R815 MEC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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