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R236 WCY

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 WCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,832 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 109,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,415 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,415 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,561 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 107,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal and outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,942 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,245 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,829 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 105,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 104,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,881 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 89,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 89,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 85,540 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 85,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 81,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,192 miles

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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R236 WCY is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R236 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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What year was R236 WCY registered?

R236 WCY is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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