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R116 VVW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,671 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,953 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,817 miles

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

Unable to see front brake pad wear.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,817 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Unable to see front brake pad wear.

Pass 2 May 2008 54,395 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounting points deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 54,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear shock absorber top mounting points deteriorating.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 50,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R116 VVW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R116 VVW, 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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R116 VVW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R116 VVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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