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R147 HWU

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,306 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 96,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,536 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 92,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,086 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f cv boot inner clip needs re-securring

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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R147 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R147 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R147 HWU registered?

R147 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R147 HWU safe to buy?

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