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R317 WWO

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 WWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 137,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 137,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 122,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 122,571 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 111,992 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 111,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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R317 WWO is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R317 WWO, 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 R317 WWO registered?

R317 WWO is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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