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R213 JWY

1998 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,726 mi
Last recorded90,726 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 JWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,726 miles

advanced surface cororsion on front chassis legs and rear floorpans

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,648 miles

front no plate cracked

segment of rear hi level stop light not working.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no plate cracked

segment of rear hi level stop light not working.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,945 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 70,940 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,730 miles

Both front indicators fading.

Front number plate cracked.

Suspect o/s/f suspension spring broken.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 59,730 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Both front indicators fading.

Front number plate cracked.

Suspect o/s/f suspension spring broken.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,554 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 47,554 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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R213 JWY 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 60%.

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 R213 JWY, 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 R213 JWY registered?

R213 JWY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R213 JWY safe to buy?

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