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R136 HTW

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,559 mi
Last recorded150,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 HTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 150,559 miles

front bothside shocker top mounting slightly play

Fail 3 Jun 2015 150,559 miles

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

front bothside shocker top mounting slightly play

Pass 23 May 2014 142,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 135,360 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 135,360 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 129,433 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT / N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLITTING / N/S/F SHOCK WEAPING / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / FRONT DISCS CORRODING & PITTING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING

Fail 13 Jul 2012 129,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

AIR BAG LIGHT / N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLITTING / N/S/F SHOCK WEAPING / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / FRONT DISCS CORRODING & PITTING / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING

Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,161 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 120,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 99,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 99,361 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 90,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,767 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 71,845 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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R136 HTW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R136 HTW, 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 R136 HTW registered?

R136 HTW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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