MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s wiper split slightly
n/s/r tyre on limit,wearing unevenly and also has a nail in it
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
rear axle brake pipe corroded slightly
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust mounting worn
rear exhaust tailpipe corroded/incomplete
rear wiper worn
slight blow from front and rear of exhaust
slight movement in o/s/f strut top mounting
slight sideways movement in hand brake lever
slight tyravel on hand brake
sunvisor fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s wiper split slightly
n/s/r tyre on limit,wearing unevenly and also has a nail in it
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
rear axle brake pipe corroded slightly
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust mounting worn
rear exhaust tailpipe corroded/incomplete
rear wiper worn
slight blow from front and rear of exhaust
slight movement in o/s/f strut top mounting
slight sideways movement in hand brake lever
slight tyravel on hand brake
sunvisor fitted
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
brake service
front subframe undersealed /difficult to inspect /
front to rear brake pipes undersealed /unable to fully inspect/
handbrake travel high
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R29 XWE is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R29 XWE, 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 R29 XWE registered?
R29 XWE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R29 XWE safe to buy?
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