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R101 HWC

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated on dashboard

nearside steering rack gaiter dteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,127 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light illuminated on dashboard

nearside steering rack gaiter dteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,637 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2010 90,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt missing

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,519 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,519 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s f fog lamp missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 66,318 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 66,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2005 65,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in tyre

rear exhaust rattling inside

rear wiper blade split

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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R101 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R101 HWC, 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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R101 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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