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R849 EAB

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,909 mi
Last recorded23,909 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 EAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cracks around both front and offside rear tyres

damp at nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2018 23,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous cracks in hose exposing reinforcement (1.1.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cracks around both front and offside rear tyres

damp at nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

offside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise attention (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion / rust on both front brake discs

cracks around both rear and nearside front tyres

damp around nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

offside wiper blade split

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 8 Aug 2017 21,024 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise attention (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion / rust on both front brake discs

cracks around both rear and nearside front tyres

damp around nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

offside wiper blade split

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,634 miles

Nearside front brake wear sensor wire broken

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,883 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 20,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,516 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,584 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 14,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,271 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 13,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R849 EAB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R849 EAB, 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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R849 EAB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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