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R141 HWC

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 102,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,154 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,390 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,507 miles

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

exhaust blowing from front pipe

o/s front tyre tread cut but not yet through to expose the cords

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust blowing from front pipe

o/s front tyre tread cut but not yet through to expose the cords

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,974 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,974 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s headlamp output low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,605 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 65,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 55,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 55,669 miles

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

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

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

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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R141 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 R141 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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What year was R141 HWC registered?

R141 HWC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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