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R29 XWE

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,648 mi
Last recorded156,648 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 XWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 156,648 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 156,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 156,632 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 156,632 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 147,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008
Pass 3 May 2007 117,713 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 117,713 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 109,056 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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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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R29 XWE is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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