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R178 ETW

1998 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,436 mi
Last recorded43,436 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 ETW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres split on outside walls but no cords showing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,787 miles

offside rear foot brake performance low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,963 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges @ close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R178 ETW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R178 ETW, 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 R178 ETW registered?

R178 ETW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R178 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 ETW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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