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R214 RMW

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,105 mi
Last recorded129,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 RMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,105 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 129,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 114,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 110,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f head light lens missing

rear exhaust thin in places

Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,476 miles

,,. rear exhaust section getting rusty

. slight oil leak from nearside front inner drive shaft gator

.. alot of movement at hand-brake before brake application

.. nearside/offside front brake discs slighty lipped

.. nearside/offside front wiper rubbers slighty split

offside front shockabsorber slighty weak

suspect front brake pads low when wheel are removed

Fail 27 Jan 2011 103,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

,,. rear exhaust section getting rusty

. slight oil leak from nearside front inner drive shaft gator

.. alot of movement at hand-brake before brake application

.. nearside/offside front brake discs slighty lipped

.. nearside/offside front wiper rubbers slighty split

offside front shockabsorber slighty weak

suspect front brake pads low when wheel are removed

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,377 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 95,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,445 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 78,225 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split

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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R214 RMW is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R214 RMW, 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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R214 RMW is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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