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R119 HWC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,597 mi
Last recorded103,597 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 103,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,900 miles

engine oil leak around rear of engine possible head gasket

offside rear tyre bald on edges and on legal limit

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

slight gearbox oil leak around nearside front inner cv gaitor area

Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak around rear of engine possible head gasket

offside rear tyre bald on edges and on legal limit

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

slight gearbox oil leak around nearside front inner cv gaitor area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,109 miles

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

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

o/s door mirror glass damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,498 miles

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

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

rear of head gasket damp in oil

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,498 miles

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

rear of head gasket damp in oil

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,846 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs look different

nearside front inner cv gaitor wet in oil

offside rear tyre has a screw in tread

power steering belt cracked and grooves missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,671 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING

REAR ROAD SPRINGS LOOK DIFFERENT

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS AROUND HEAD GASKET AREA

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NOISE FROM STEERING

REAR ROAD SPRINGS LOOK DIFFERENT

SLIGHT OIL DAMPNESS AROUND HEAD GASKET AREA

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,693 miles

both inner doors handles cracked. †slight oil dampness around head gasket? †rear springs look different

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 53,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 46,441 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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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R119 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R119 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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R119 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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