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R335 HWU

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

46,959 mi
Last recorded46,959 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,094 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 42,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,606 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 31,454 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,676 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 23,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,183 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,738 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 14,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

offside front sunvisor loose

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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R335 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R335 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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What year was R335 HWU registered?

R335 HWU is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R335 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 HWU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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