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R206 WCY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

59,194 mi
Last recorded59,194 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 WCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,235 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 56,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to condition of exhaust. (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - lenses discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 places - marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Brake discs are corroding.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Middle is exhaust is corroded & will probably break when rear removed for repair.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber is broken.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,473 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Extensive corrosion on front subframe.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 places - marked (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Extensive corrosion on front subframe.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,480 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 54,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,925 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion on front subframe & suspension components.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring, affecting beam image clarity & intensity.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,750 miles

Front outer anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,750 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front outer anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,881 miles

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,033 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 44,033 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,920 miles

Corrosion starting on front subframe.

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Some movement in handbrake lever.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,873 miles

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

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

Corrosion starting on front subframe.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Some movement in handbrake lever.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,050 miles

Corrosion on front subframe.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Some play in handbrake lever.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,050 miles

Corrosion on front subframe.

Some play in handbrake lever.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,828 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 28,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R206 WCY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R206 WCY, 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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R206 WCY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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