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R113 JWY

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,327 mi
Last recorded158,327 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 JWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 158,327 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 145,877 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 145,877 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

insecure fuel pipe under floor

Pass 12 Mar 2007 126,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 106,658 miles

hand-brake,only a little reserve travell on lever

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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R113 JWY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R113 JWY, 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 R113 JWY registered?

R113 JWY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R113 JWY safe to buy?

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