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R853 EWX

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,240 mi
Last recorded16,240 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 EWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 16,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion at rear off sills

corrosion on inner wing offside

nearside headlamp misted but pattern is acceptable

rusty at rear where chassis legs meet rear valance

sheathing around seat belt is damaged and cover has dropped down

Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,081 miles

exhaust centre to rear joint to back box corroded

nsf steering gaiter perished

osf and nsf inner lower arm bushes perished

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 16 Feb 2012 14,081 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

exhaust centre to rear joint to back box corroded

nsf steering gaiter perished

osf and nsf inner lower arm bushes perished

osf tyre bald on inner edge

rear axle bushes perished

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,336 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 12,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch release bearing noisy.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight inbalnace on rear brakes.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,364 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 10,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,672 miles

rear service brake Your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Feb 2009 7,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 5,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,305 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 4,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 2,703 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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R853 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R853 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 R853 EWX registered?

R853 EWX is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R853 EWX safe to buy?

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