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R151 HWU

1998 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,748 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 83,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 80,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on nearside inner sill

offside front inner wing heavily sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on nearside inner sill

offside front inner wing heavily sealed

Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,983 miles

rear brakes need slight adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2006 65,125 miles

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

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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R151 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R151 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.

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What year was R151 HWU registered?

R151 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R151 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 HWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R151 HWU have outstanding finance?

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