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R315 HWU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

67,466 mi
Last recorded67,466 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,466 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 67,457 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

re advised as 532579626348

Fail 5 Dec 2006 67,161 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both number plates delaminating

Fail 30 Nov 2006 66,942 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

re advised as 532579626348

Fail 25 Nov 2006 66,804 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

air box incomplete

breather pipes defective

drivers air bag defective.light showing

front chassis leg inadequate repair

front chassis leg split

front cross member inadequqte repair

inaqequate repair to off side front chassis leg

near side inner arch lining insecure

dangerous inadequate repairs to front

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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R315 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 R315 HWU, 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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R315 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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